restore-agent

Restore archived agents from .claude/agents/archive to active use with conflict checks.

2|1|Updated Mar 24, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #restore #archive #version-control #agent-management

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npx skills add https://github.com/enbiyagoral/.claude --skill restore-agent

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: restore-agent
Source: https://github.com/enbiyagoral/.claude/tree/main/.claude/skills/restore-agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/enbiyagoral/.claude --skill restore-agent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Restore archived agents back to active use by reversing the retire/unarchive workflow, enabling teams to quickly re-enable previously disabled functionality.

Core Features & Use Cases

Restore both Type A archived agents (archive/<name>.md) and Type B archived agents (archive/<name>/) back to active status.
Detect and prevent conflicts with existing active agents and require confirmation before proceeding.
If the archived agent is Type B, consult its AGENT.md Skills table and offer to restore any related skills during the restoration.

Quick Start

Provide the archived agent name to start the restore workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about restore-agent

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I restore an archived agent back to active status?▼

The restore workflow handles both Type A archived agents stored as .claude/agents/archive/<name>.md and Type B agents stored as .claude/agents/archive/<name>/ directories, moving them back to active status.

Can restoring an archived agent overwrite an existing active agent?▼

The restore process checks for naming conflicts with active agents before proceeding and requires explicit confirmation to avoid accidentally overwriting existing active agent configurations.

Does restoring a Type B archived agent also restore its related skills?▼

For Type B agents, the restore workflow reads the AGENT.md Skills table and prompts you to optionally restore associated skills during the same reactivation process.

What happens if git mv is not available during the agent restoration process?▼

The restoration workflow relies on git mv when available for moving archived agents back to active status, and automatically falls back to the standard mv command if git mv is not found.

When do I need to restore archived agents in a version-controlled workflow?▼

Restoring archived agents is necessary when re-enabling previously retired functionality in version-controlled agent management workflows, allowing teams to quickly reactivate agents that were previously archived.