repo-study

Compare GitHub or GitLab repository revisions and group changes by JIRA tickets.

Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ly2xxx/dot-claude-playground --skill repo-study
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: repo-study
Source: https://github.com/ly2xxx/dot-claude-playground/tree/main/.claude/skills/repo-study
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ly2xxx/dot-claude-playground --skill repo-study

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users compare two git revisions in repositories hosted on GitHub or GitLab, providing clear summaries of code changes. It streamlines release note creation and change tracking processes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Change Comparison: Identify differences between specified branches, tags, or commits in repositories.
  • JIRA Ticket Grouping: Organize commit messages by detected JIRA ticket IDs for better tracking.
  • Use Case: When preparing release notes, quickly generate an organized summary of code changes grouped by associated JIRA tickets and affected files.

Quick Start

Use the repo-study skill to compare two revisions in a GitHub or GitLab repository and view a structured report of the changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about repo-study

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate release notes from git commit history between two revisions?

Yes, you can automate change tracking by comparing specified branches, tags, or commits. This process yields a detailed report of differences organized by detected JIRA ticket IDs for streamlined auditing.

What's the best way to group code changes by JIRA ticket for release documentation?

Yes, comparing git revisions works with both GitHub and GitLab repositories. It analyzes commit histories across these platforms to facilitate code review and produce detailed comparison URLs.

Do I need the requests library to compare branches and tags in GitHub repositories?

Yes, you need the requests library to compare branches and tags in GitHub repositories. It handles the API interactions required to fetch commit histories and generate the comparison report.

Can I use this approach to audit code changes across different commit revisions?

You can use this approach to audit code changes by comparing two commit revisions, which produces detailed summaries and comparison URLs to ensure thorough change tracking and review.