repo-analyzer

Clone Git repositories and delegate analysis to a subagent.

3|Updated Jul 13, 2020

Search Tags:#git #subagent #code-review #repositories #analyze #remote-url #clone-management

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/nieomylnieja/dotfiles --skill repo-analyzer-nieomylnieja

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: repo-analyzer
Source: https://github.com/nieomylnieja/dotfiles/tree/main/config/agents/skills/repo-analyzer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nieomylnieja/dotfiles --skill repo-analyzer-nieomylnieja

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Clone and analyze Git repositories to surface specific information and insights. Use this skill whenever the user wants to investigate a GitHub/GitLab/Git repository, analyze code from a remote repo, find specific information in a codebase by URL, clone and examine a project, or understand how something works in an external repository. Handles both public and private repos (using user's git credentials), manages a standardized clone location, and delegates analysis to a subagent.

Core Features & Use Cases

Clone and update repositories to a standardized path
Analyze with a subagent to answer user queries about the codebase
Support both public and private repositories via user credentials
Resolve information requests from remote repositories by URL or short form

Quick Start

Provide a repository URL and a question, and I will clone the repo, run analysis, and return findings.

Frequently Asked Questions about repo-analyzer

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I analyze code from a remote Git repository by URL?▼

To analyze a remote Git repository, provide the URL and your query. The skill clones the repo to a standardized XDG-compliant path and delegates deep analysis to a subagent to answer your specific questions.

Can I clone and analyze private GitHub repositories using my git credentials?▼

Yes, you can clone and analyze private GitHub repositories. The skill handles private repos by leveraging your existing local git credentials to authenticate and access the codebase for analysis.

What is the best way to find specific information in an external codebase?▼

The best way to find specific information in an external codebase is to supply the repository owner/repo short form or remote URL. The skill clones the project and runs a deep analysis subagent to surface the requested insights.

Do I need to manually clone and manage the repository directory before analyzing it?▼

No, you do not need to manually clone or manage the directory. The skill validates the remote URL, creates and updates the clone directory under an XDG-compliant path, and optionally checks out branches for repeatable analysis.

Does the repo analysis support checking out specific Git branches?▼

Yes, the repository analysis supports checking out specific Git branches. After validating the URL and creating the clone directory, the skill can optionally check out a designated branch before delegating the deep codebase analysis.

What are the limitations of using a subagent to analyze cloned repositories?▼

A limitation of analyzing cloned repositories with a subagent is that the process depends on your local git credentials for private repos and requires delegating queries to the dedicated subagent, which may not support highly interactive or real-time code editing workflows.