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Repo Revive

Revive dormant watched GitHub repositories with targeted updates via PR workflow.

Updated Jun 2, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#readme#maintenance#metadata#repo-revive
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Atrium-Hermes/atrium-lighthouse --skill repo-revive-atrium-hermes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Repo Revive
Source: https://github.com/Atrium-Hermes/atrium-lighthouse/tree/main/skills/repo-revive
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Atrium-Hermes/atrium-lighthouse --skill repo-revive-atrium-hermes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Dormant or stalled repositories often drift from maintenance, losing visibility and momentum. This skill automatically identifies the top candidate repo from a watched list and applies a precise improvement to reactivate it.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scans memory/topics/watched-repos.md to build a pool of candidate repos that meet criteria (stars, not archived, dormant).
  • Evaluates and scores repos by stars × log10(dormancy), then repairs the highest-scoring repo with a single, targeted update (e.g., README refresh, metadata updates, or model references).
  • Automates PR creation or API-based metadata updates, and logs results for traceability and future revives.

Quick Start

Invoke the skill to revive the top dormant repo from the watched-repos pool with a single focused improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions about Repo Revive

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I revive dormant GitHub repositories with automated maintenance?▼

Reviving dormant GitHub repositories is achieved by scanning watched repos to find high-starred candidates inactive for 60 days. The tool applies targeted fixes like README or metadata updates via an automated GitHub PR workflow.

What is the best way to update README and metadata for stalled GitHub repos?▼

The best way to update README and metadata for stalled GitHub repos is automating the process. The tool evaluates dormancy and stars to select a candidate, then applies a single focused improvement through a PR workflow.

How does automated repository maintenance select which dormant repo to fix?▼

Automated repository maintenance selects repos by scoring candidates based on their star count and dormancy duration. It targets the highest-scored non-archived repository that has been inactive for 60 days.

Can I automate GitHub PR creation for targeted repository updates?▼

You can automate GitHub PR creation for targeted updates. The tool executes focused improvements like refreshing model references and submits them directly through a PR workflow, logging outcomes for traceability.

Does automated repo maintenance work without a watched repositories list?▼

Automated repo maintenance requires a watched repositories list to function. It operates across a specific memory file to build its candidate pool, evaluating repos that meet dormancy and star criteria.

What limitations exist when applying targeted fixes to dormant repos?▼

Limitations include applying only a single focused improvement per run, such as metadata or README updates. Guardrails validate eligibility by excluding archived repos and those revived recently, ensuring controlled reactivation.

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