retrospect

Record development cycle insights into categorized files for later analysis.

Updated May 2, 2020

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npx skills add https://github.com/vankichi/dotfiles --skill retrospect-vankichi

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: retrospect
Source: https://github.com/vankichi/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/ja/skills/retrospect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vankichi/dotfiles --skill retrospect-vankichi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The 'retrospect' skill addresses the challenge of quickly recording insights at the end of a development cycle or work session without the need for analysis or improvement.

Core Features & Use Cases

Lightweight Recording: Simplifies the process of capturing a single insight about stuck points, improvements, or new findings from a cycle or session.
Category Assignment: Classify insights into categories like 'skill-gap', 'rule-gap', or 'env-quirk' for organized analysis later.
File-Based Documentation: Each insight is stored in a separate file, ensuring clarity and easy reference.

Quick Start

Record an insight for your last development cycle with the command: retrospect -c "Fixed a bug in the user interface that caused unexpected behavior."

Frequently Asked Questions about retrospect

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

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How do I record insights from a development cycle without running a full analysis?▼

To record insights from a development cycle without analysis, use a lightweight retrospection tool to capture single items quickly. You classify the insight into predefined categories like skill-gap or env-quirk, and it saves each entry as a separate file for later reference.

What is the best way to log environment quirks and stuck points after a work session?▼

The best way to log environment quirks and stuck points after a work session is using a lightweight retrospection utility. It captures single items quickly without forcing immediate analysis, categorizes them into predefined types, and stores each finding in an individual file.

How do I categorize development cycle issues for later analysis?▼

You categorize development cycle issues for later analysis by assigning them to predefined types such as skill-gap, rule-gap, or env-quirk. This classification happens during lightweight recording, ensuring each insight is stored in an organized file system for easy reference.

Does lightweight retrospection require analyzing insights immediately after a dev cycle?▼

Lightweight retrospection does not require analyzing insights immediately after a dev cycle. It focuses strictly on quick, single-item recording of issues and findings, deliberately deferring the analysis phase to a later time.

Can I capture multiple findings in a single command during work session retrospection?▼

You cannot capture multiple findings in a single command during work session retrospection. The tool is designed for quick, single-item recording per command, ensuring each insight is documented individually in its own separate file for clarity.

When should I use a lightweight retrospection tool instead of a full development analysis framework?▼

Use a lightweight retrospection tool instead of a full development analysis framework when you need to effortlessly capture single insights immediately after a dev cycle. It skips analysis and improvement steps, focusing purely on categorized file-based documentation for later review.