retro

Analyze commit history and code quality metrics to generate engineering retrospectives.

1|3|Updated Mar 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ekrishgupta/gemstack --skill retro-ekrishgupta
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Skill: retro
Source: https://github.com/ekrishgupta/gemstack/tree/main/retro
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ekrishgupta/gemstack --skill retro-ekrishgupta

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Weekly engineering retrospective analyzes commit history, work patterns, and code quality metrics to surface team-aware praise and growth opportunities, with persistent history and trend tracking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyzes per-contributor contributions with praise and growth areas.
  • Proactively suggests improvements and provides a narrative suitable for leadership.
  • Generates a team-wide retrospective with focus, hotspots, session patterns, and progress signals.

Quick Start

Run /retro to generate the weekly retrospective for the current window (default last 7 days).

Frequently Asked Questions about retro

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

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How do I generate an engineering retrospective from git commit history?

You can generate an engineering retrospective by running the skill on your git repository, which analyzes commit history, contributor activity, and code quality metrics to produce a structured snapshot and narrative for the selected time window.

What metrics are included in a weekly engineering retrospective?

A weekly engineering retrospective includes lines of code (LOC), tests, session patterns, hotspots, focus highlights, and per-contributor praise and growth opportunities, surfacing team-wide insights and progress signals.

Can I analyze code quality and contributor activity for a custom time window?

Yes, you can analyze code quality and contributor activity for a custom time window instead of the default last 7 days, surfacing team-wide insights, focus highlights, and progress signals for your specified period.

Does the retrospective analysis work without external dependencies like greptile?

Yes, the retrospective analysis works without mandatory dependencies, utilizing optional greptile, backlog, and test-health signals when available to enhance the code quality metrics and engineering insights.

How do I surface per-person praise and growth opportunities from git metrics?

You surface per-person praise and growth opportunities by analyzing per-contributor contributions within your git repository, evaluating individual work patterns and code quality metrics to generate targeted feedback.

What is the best way to track team-wide progress signals and hotspots in software engineering?

The best way to track team-wide progress signals and hotspots is to run a retrospective that analyzes commit history and session patterns, delivering a comprehensive narrative and structured snapshot suitable for leadership review.