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repo-analyst

Navigate and analyze local Git repositories under ~/git using partial name matching.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#git#developer tools#research#codebase#analysis#repository
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/clearcmos/nixos --skill repo-analyst
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: repo-analyst
Source: https://github.com/clearcmos/nixos/tree/main/claude-config/skills/repo-analyst
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/clearcmos/nixos --skill repo-analyst

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you efficiently find and understand information within your local Git repositories, streamlining research and development tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Repository Discovery: Quickly locate specific repositories by partial name matching across personal, reference, and forked directories.
  • Contextual Analysis: Provides a structured approach to understanding a repository's purpose, structure, and key components by checking specific files like CLAUDE.md, README.md, and dependency manifests.
  • Information Extraction: Assists in pinpointing specific code patterns, architectural designs, or API implementations relevant to your current task.
  • Use Case: When working on a new feature, you can use this Skill to find a similar implementation in your personal projects or a reference repository to understand how it was previously handled.

Quick Start

Find the repository related to 'database-migration' within your local git repositories.

Frequently Asked Questions about repo-analyst

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find a specific local Git repository when I only remember part of the name?▼

Find local Git repositories by using partial name matching across your personal, reference, and forked directories stored under `~/git` to quickly locate the exact codebase you need.

What is the best way to understand the structure of an unfamiliar codebase?▼

Understand an unfamiliar codebase by prioritizing key files like `CLAUDE.md`, `README.md`, and dependency manifests, which reveal the repository's purpose, architecture, and essential components.

How do I extract specific API designs and implementation patterns from my reference repositories?▼

Extract specific API designs and architectural patterns from reference repositories by applying targeted search strategies within the codebase to pinpoint relevant implementations for your current task.

Can I search across forked and personal directories simultaneously to find similar feature implementations?▼

Search across personal, reference, and forked directories simultaneously to discover similar feature implementations and understand how specific logic was previously handled in your local Git projects.

Do I need to keep all my codebase repositories in the ~/git directory for analysis?▼

Keep your codebase repositories in the `~/git` directory because the analysis skill navigates this specific path to gather essential information and facilitate repository discovery for ongoing tasks.

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