mb-rebase

Prunes outdated directives in operational-context.md using a three-category rubric.

1|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jackson2787/torque-coding --skill mb-rebase
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Skill: mb-rebase
Source: https://github.com/jackson2787/torque-coding/tree/main/skills/memory-bank/mb-rebase
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jackson2787/torque-coding --skill mb-rebase

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Over months of debriefs, operational-context.md accumulates drift and noise. mb-rebase provides a disciplined maintenance pass: it reads the full document and applies a three-category rubric to identify what should be merged, what is outdated and should be retired, and what has drifted into retrospective prose that belongs in rationale. This keeps directives prescriptive, current, and auditable, with every retirement moved to human rationale rather than deleted.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Three-Category Rubric: Merge near-duplicates, retire outdated entries, and move narrative prose to rationale while preserving the core directive.
  • Human-in-the-loop Governance: Proposals are shown to the human before any change; no directive is silently dropped.
  • Maintenance Triggers: Used during scheduled maintenance cycles (e.g., every few months or when directives exceed a threshold) to keep the document concise and accurate.

Quick Start

Invoke mb-rebase on operational-context.md to prune and rationalize directives during a maintenance cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions about mb-rebase

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

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What is the best way to prune outdated directives in an operational context file?

To prune outdated directives, apply a three-category rubric that merges near-duplicates, retires outdated entries, and moves narrative prose to rationale. This governance pass keeps operational-context.md prescriptive, current, and fully auditable.

How do I safely retire outdated entries from operational context without deleting them?

Safely retire outdated entries by moving them to human rationale rather than deleting them. The process uses human-in-the-loop governance, showing proposals before any change so no directive is silently dropped from operational-context.md.

When should I run a maintenance pass to consolidate accumulated directives?

Run a maintenance pass to consolidate accumulated directives during scheduled maintenance cycles, such as every few months or when directives exceed a threshold. This prevents drift and noise from accumulating in operational-context.md over time.

How does the three-category rubric work for cleaning up directive drift?

The three-category rubric works by reading the full operational-context.md and categorizing content to merge near-duplicates, retire outdated directives, and move retrospective narrative prose into human rationale, ensuring every change remains auditable.

Can I automatically remove outdated directives from operational context without human review?

No, you cannot automatically remove directives without human review. The process enforces human-in-the-loop governance, displaying proposals to the human before any change is applied to ensure no directive is silently dropped.