night-watch

Create a maintenance branch, update dependencies, run tests, and generate a Shift Report.

161|21|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/softspark/ai-toolkit --skill night-watch
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Skill: night-watch
Source: https://github.com/softspark/ai-toolkit/tree/main/app/skills/night-watch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/softspark/ai-toolkit --skill night-watch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Night Watch automates routine repository maintenance tasks and dependency updates that are time-consuming to run manually, reducing drift and preventing stale or vulnerable dependencies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Branching and Execution: Creates a maintenance/ branch and triggers the night-watchman agent to perform updates and cleanup.
  • Verification and Safety Checks: Runs the full test suite to validate changes before merging or reporting.
  • Reporting: Produces a Shift Report summarizing actions taken, test results, and recommended follow-ups.
  • Use Case: Ideal for nightly CI maintenance, dependency bumping, repository cleanup, and pre-release verification where automated, repeatable upkeep is required.

Quick Start

Run the /night-watch command with an optional scope like deps or cleanup to create a maintenance branch, execute updates, run tests, and generate a Shift Report.

Frequently Asked Questions about night-watch

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

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How do I automate dependency updates and repository maintenance for nightly CI?

You can automate dependency updates by running the /night-watch command with an optional scope like deps or cleanup. It creates a maintenance branch, triggers updates, runs tests, and generates a Shift Report summarizing the results.

What is the best way to run pre-release verification and dependency bumps automatically?

The best way to run pre-release verification is using an autonomous agent that creates a dedicated maintenance branch, applies dependency bumps, executes your full test suite, and outputs a Shift Report detailing actions and recommended follow-ups.

Does autonomous repository maintenance work without installing additional dependencies?

Yes, autonomous repository maintenance works without installing additional dependencies because the agent relies on built-in tools like Bash, Read, Edit, and Grep to execute updates, run tests, and generate reports.

How do I generate a maintenance report after updating project dependencies?

To generate a maintenance report after updating project dependencies, the agent automatically produces a Shift Report summarizing the actions taken, full test suite results, and recommended follow-ups for the maintenance branch.

Can I limit automated cleanup and branch management to specific scopes like dependencies?

Yes, you can limit automated cleanup and branch management to specific scopes by passing an argument such as deps or cleanup to the command, restricting the agent's maintenance actions to that targeted area.