retro

Analyze git history to generate team engineering retrospectives with structured metrics.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/steffenpharai/StartupFramework --skill retro-steffenpharai
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Skill: retro
Source: https://github.com/steffenpharai/StartupFramework/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/retro
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/steffenpharai/StartupFramework --skill retro-steffenpharai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Weekly engineering retrospectives with AI-assisted analysis of commit history, work patterns, and code quality metrics to surface per-person praise and growth opportunities. The retro helps teams reflect on contributions and identify improvement areas for upcoming cycles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze commits, LOC, tests, hotspots, and contributor trends within a configurable time window.
  • Produce a team-wide narrative with per-person praise and growth opportunities, plus actionable focus areas and ship signals.
  • Support multiple windows (7d default, 24h, 14d, 30d) and compare mode; outputs structured metrics, leaderboards, and a narrative suitable for sharing with teams.

Quick Start

Run /retro in Cursor to generate the latest weekly retro for the default 7-day window.

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?

To generate an engineering retrospective from git history, run the tool in Cursor to analyze commits, LOC, tests, and contributor trends, producing a narrative with per-author metrics for your specified time window.

What is a git-based team retrospective and what metrics does it include?

A git-based team retrospective analyzes commit history to summarize work patterns, outputting structured metrics including lines of code, test coverage, commit hotspots, and a per-author leaderboard with actionable growth opportunities.

Can I analyze git commits for a custom time window like 24 hours or 30 days?

Yes, you can analyze git commits for custom time windows. The tool supports configurable parameters including 24h, 14d, 30d, and compare modes, with a 7-day default window for standard weekly engineering reviews.

Does the engineering retrospective tool work for post-release reflections?

Yes, the engineering retrospective tool works for post-release reflections. It applies historical commit analysis to surface team-wide ship signals and contributor trends, making it suitable for onboarding and release reviews.

How do I get per-person praise and growth opportunities from code review data?

To get per-person praise and growth opportunities from code review data, the tool evaluates individual git contributions and commit patterns, generating a team-aware narrative that highlights specific achievements and improvement areas.