retro

Parse Git history and commit metadata to summarize engineering activity.

Updated Mar 31, 2026

Search Tags:#git #analysis #metrics #retrospective #engineering #leadership #team

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npx skills add https://github.com/huichen/gstack --skill retro-huichen

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Skill: retro
Source: https://github.com/huichen/gstack/tree/main/retro
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/huichen/gstack --skill retro-huichen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Weekly engineering retrospectives that synthesize commit history, code quality signals, and team dynamics into a clear narrative with actionable growth opportunities.

Core Features & Use Cases

Analyzes commits, author activity, and trend metrics to surface per-person praise and growth areas.
Generates a team-aware retrospective that helps engineering leadership plan improvements and celebrate wins.
Supports a cross-project perspective to compare team performance over time.

Quick Start

Run /retro to generate the current week's engineering retrospective for your repository.

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 history?▼

Generate an engineering retrospective by running a command that parses Git history and commit metadata to compute per-author contributions and team-wide trend metrics. It outputs a structured summary with a leaderboard and a narrative suitable for executives.

Can I analyze code-quality signals and commit metadata for weekly team performance?▼

Yes, you can analyze code-quality signals and commit metadata to evaluate weekly team performance. The analysis computes per-author praise and growth opportunities, surfacing team dynamics and actionable insights for engineering leadership.

What is the best way to summarize per-author contributions for engineering leadership?▼

The best way to summarize per-author contributions is to synthesize commit activity into a structured, embed-friendly summary. This includes a per-author leaderboard and overall metrics, helping leadership plan improvements and celebrate wins.

Does the retrospective analysis support cross-project performance comparisons?▼

Yes, the retrospective analysis supports cross-project performance comparisons. It provides optional global-retro data, allowing you to compare team performance and momentum trends over time across different projects.

How do team-aware retrospectives help plan engineering improvements?▼

Team-aware retrospectives help plan engineering improvements by synthesizing commit history and team dynamics into a clear narrative. This narrative highlights actionable growth opportunities and per-person praise to guide leadership decisions.