repo-steward

Name: repo-steward
Availability: InStock
Author: jac007x

Scan a codebase, extract conventions and standards into a structured manifest.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #consistency #standardization #auditing #governance #code-quality #repo

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npx skills add https://github.com/jac007x/CheatCodes-Skill-Library --skill repo-steward

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Skill: repo-steward
Source: https://github.com/jac007x/CheatCodes-Skill-Library/tree/main/repo-steward
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jac007x/CheatCodes-Skill-Library --skill repo-steward

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Repository inconsistency and drift slow down development and degrade quality; this skill scans a repository to extract conventions, identify drift, and apply canonical standards retroactively with auditable change manifests and governance.

Core Features & Use Cases

Scans codebases to extract patterns and canonicalize standards across code, docs, tests, and templates.
Generates change manifests and guidance, with an approval gate and protection against unintended changes.
Use case: maintain uniform naming and documentation practices across a large monorepo to reduce maintenance overhead.

Quick Start

Run a dry-run to produce a manifest for the repository and review changes before applying

Frequently Asked Questions about repo-steward

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate repository standardization and enforce code conventions across a large codebase?▼

Repository standardization works by scanning the codebase to extract existing patterns and generating a canonical standard with auditable change manifests. It processes code, docs, tests, and templates through a structured workflow to identify drift and enforce consistency retroactively.

Can I review repository changes before they are applied to the codebase?▼

Yes, you can review changes by running a dry-run to produce a change manifest for the repository. The workflow includes an explicit approval gate and protected exceptions, ensuring safe, auditable evolution without unintended modifications to the codebase.

What is the best way to audit repository drift and maintain governance across code, docs, and tests?▼

Auditing repository drift involves scanning the codebase to extract patterns and generating an auditable change manifest. This governance process applies canonical standards across code, docs, tests, and templates with self-improvement logging for safe evolution.

Does this repository governance tool work without external dependencies?▼

Yes, this repository governance tool works without external dependencies. It operates independently to scan codebases, identify drift, and apply canonical standards using a deterministic intake and phase-based workflow with protected exceptions.

How do I safely apply retroactive standards to a monorepo without breaking existing code?▼

Safely apply retroactive standards to a monorepo by using a phase-based workflow with an explicit approval gate. The tool generates guidance and change manifests, allowing you to review modifications and set protected exceptions before applying canonical standards to existing code.