logbook

Record dated, tagged findings and decisions in a persistent LOGBOOK.md file.

Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ivalx1s/skill-logbook --skill logbook
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: logbook
Source: https://github.com/ivalx1s/skill-logbook/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ivalx1s/skill-logbook --skill logbook

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Record and preserve high-signal findings, decisions, and anomalies in a persistent, reviewable project memory, preventing knowledge loss.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Maintains a ship's-log style record at the project root, with date-based sections.
  • Supports quick reviews to summarize current findings and outstanding items.
  • Encourages concise, action-oriented entries that link to code references and milestones.

Quick Start

Add a new entry under the current date in LOGBOOK.md with a concise title and relevant tags.

Frequently Asked Questions about logbook

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I keep persistent project memory for architectural decisions and root causes?

To keep persistent project memory, record high-signal findings and architectural decisions in an append-only logbook. This stores entries under LOGBOOK.md in your project root, enforcing a date-based structure with timestamps and tags to prevent knowledge loss across software projects.

What is the best way to record root-cause analysis findings so they are not lost?

Recording root-cause analysis findings is best handled by a ship's-log style logbook that captures anomalies and decisions. It enforces concise, action-oriented entries with timestamps and tags, storing everything in a reviewable LOGBOOK.md file at the project root.

How do I track software project milestones and regressions in an append-only format?

Track software project milestones and regressions by adding entries to a date-based, append-only logbook. This format enforces chronological ordering with timestamps and tags, linking concise records to code references and milestones within LOGBOOK.md.

Can I use a logbook to summarize current findings and outstanding items for quick reviews?

Yes, you can use a logbook to support quick reviews that summarize current findings and outstanding items. By maintaining date-based sections with concise, action-oriented entries, the logbook enables efficient scanning of recent project activity and unresolved issues.

When do I need a decision-record logbook instead of standard code comments?

You need a decision-record logbook when preserving high-signal findings, anomalies, and architectural decisions that exceed standard code comments. It provides a persistent, reviewable institutional memory across software projects, preventing knowledge loss over time.

Does the logbook format work without external dependencies in a software project?

Yes, the logbook format works without external dependencies, storing entries directly in a LOGBOOK.md file at the project root. It relies on a simple, append-only markdown structure with date-based sections, timestamps, and tags to organize project memory.