recap

Consolidate git logs, GitHub PRs, and Linear issues into a markdown recap.

6|3|Updated Sep 13, 2017
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tomholford/dotfiles --skill recap-tomholford
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: recap
Source: https://github.com/tomholford/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/recap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tomholford/dotfiles --skill recap-tomholford

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams quickly summarize what shipped over a specified range by consolidating git logs, PRs, and Linear issues into a single markdown brief.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Summarizes commits, merged PRs, and completed Linear issues into a cohesive recap.
  • Supports weekly, monthly, quarterly windows, or a custom date range to generate ready-to-publish briefs for demos, release notes, or OOO catch-ups.
  • Produces a structured markdown brief suitable for internal docs or public posts.

Quick Start

Summarize shipped work for the given date range into a single markdown brief.

Frequently Asked Questions about recap

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate release notes from git logs and pull requests?

Generate release notes by consolidating git logs and merged pull requests into a structured markdown brief. The recap skill aggregates development data over specified date ranges to produce ready-to-publish summaries of shipped work.

Can I summarize Linear issues and GitHub PRs together into one document?

Yes, you can summarize Linear issues and GitHub PRs together into a single markdown document. The recap skill consolidates completed Linear issues and merged PRs into a cohesive brief covering your specified time window.

What is the best way to create a weekly summary of shipped work across multiple repositories?

Create a weekly summary of shipped work by targeting related repositories over a weekly window. The recap skill consolidates commits and PRs from multiple repos into a single structured markdown brief suitable for internal docs.

Does the recap skill support custom date ranges for summarizing commits?

Yes, the recap skill supports custom date ranges for summarizing commits. You can drive data selection using explicit inputs like dates and tags to generate markdown briefs for any specific time period you need.

How do I prepare a markdown brief for a quarterly project review using git and Linear data?

Prepare a quarterly markdown brief by selecting a quarterly window to consolidate git logs, PRs, and Linear issues. The recap skill outputs a structured document with sections covering all shipped work during that quarter.

Can I use git tags to define the scope of a release summary?

Yes, you can use git tags to define the scope of a release summary. The recap skill uses explicit inputs including tags and commits to drive data selection when generating the markdown brief of shipped work.