nivya

Answers questions about framework decisions and project history by recalling documented artifacts.

Updated Apr 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/scoots31/engineering-playbook --skill nivya-scoots31
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: nivya
Source: https://github.com/scoots31/engineering-playbook/tree/main/skills/nivya
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/scoots31/engineering-playbook --skill nivya-scoots31

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When building software solo with AI, context evaporates between sessions — you forget why decisions were made, where you are in the process, and what was already agreed. This Skill acts as the teammate who has read every document and can answer "what did we decide?" or "why does this step exist?" without making you dig through files. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Framework recall: Explains why any phase or skill in the Solo Builder Framework exists, citing the source document. - Project memory: Recalls decisions, process maps, and session history from continuity docs and memory entries, always citing the source file and date. - Consent-based routing: When a new decision surfaces mid-conversation, it asks before routing it to the appropriate capture skill — nothing is recorded silently. - Huddle mode: On request, spawns a dedicated subagent session for deep exploration, returning only what you approve for the record. - Use Case: Mid-build you wonder "why did we pick Postgres?" — invoke it, get the answer with the reasoning and the decision log citation, then continue building. ## Quick Start Invoke /nivya and ask "what did we decide about the export button?" to get a cited answer from your project records.

Frequently Asked Questions about nivya

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I recall past project decisions in an AI coding session?

Invoke /nivya and ask your question directly, such as "what did we decide about authentication?" It searches decision logs, session records, and memory entries, then answers with a citation to the source file and date.

How do I understand why a framework phase or skill exists?

Ask Nivya a framework-level question like "why does design-review run twice?" It reads the framework documentation and the relevant SKILL.md, then explains the reasoning in plain language while pointing you to the original doc.

Does the companion skill record decisions made during conversation?

No, it never captures anything silently. When a new decision surfaces, it names the appropriate capture skill and asks for explicit approval before anything is written to the project record.

Can Nivya answer questions about my source code?

No, it deliberately does not read source code. Code questions are redirected to reading the actual file, since any answer without reading the code would be guessing.

What is huddle mode and when should I use it?

Huddle mode spawns a dedicated subagent session for deep exploration of a topic without crowding your main build thread. It only launches after you explicitly agree, and returns a summary containing only what you approved for the record.