overlay-status

List iEvo evolution overlay files under .ievo/evolution/ by scope with summaries and dates.

Updated May 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ievo-ai/skills --skill overlay-status
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Skill: overlay-status
Source: https://github.com/ievo-ai/skills/tree/main/plugins/ievo/skills/overlay-status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ievo-ai/skills --skill overlay-status

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The skill provides a summary of the current state of iEvo evolution overlays in a project, allowing users to see what evolutions have been captured, without manually inspecting each file.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List overlays: Display every overlay file under .ievo/evolution/ grouped by scope (project, agents, skills).
  • Summary information: One-line summary + last-modified date per file.
  • Use Case: When users want to know the evolutions captured by the iEvo project in the context of a specific project, agent, or skill.

Quick Start

To view the current state of iEvo evolution overlays, execute the command /ievo:overlay-status.

Frequently Asked Questions about overlay-status

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

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How do I view the current state of evolution overlays in a project?

To view evolution overlays, execute the `/ievo:overlay-status` command. It summarizes every overlay file under the `.ievo/evolution/` directory, grouping them by scope with a one-line summary and last-modified date per file.

What is an iEvo evolution overlay and when do I need to check its status?

An iEvo evolution overlay captures project changes within the `.ievo/evolution/` directory. You need to check its status when you want to see captured evolutions for a specific project, agent, or skill without manually inspecting each YAML file.

How are project evolution overlays grouped when displaying their status?

Project evolution overlays are grouped by scope, specifically categorizing files under project, agents, and skills directories. This grouping helps organize the summary information and last-modified dates for each overlay file.

Do I need YAML parsing capabilities to list iEvo evolution overlays?

Yes, the skill requires YAML parsing capabilities to read the overlay files. It also requires access to the `.ievo/evolution/` directory to successfully list and summarize the project's evolution overlays.

What is the best way to audit captured evolutions without manually inspecting files?

The best way to audit captured evolutions is using the `/ievo:overlay-status` command. It provides a consolidated summary of all overlay files, eliminating the need to manually inspect individual files under `.ievo/evolution/`.