summarize-work

Analyze session history and git state to summarize changes for commits and branch reviews.

Updated Aug 23, 2021

Search Tags:#git #code-review #summarize #commit-messages #session-history #branch-reviews #change-categorization

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npx skills add https://github.com/undg/.dot --skill summarize-work-undg

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Skill: summarize-work
Source: https://github.com/undg/.dot/tree/main/opencode/.config/opencode/skill/summarize-work
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/undg/.dot --skill summarize-work-undg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Summarize Work Skill analyzes session history and Git state to generate concise summaries for commits and branch reviews, highlighting major changes, bug fixes, challenges, and review fixes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Generates extended commit messages and PR descriptions from session data.
Categorizes changes into features, fixes, refactors, challenges, and review feedback.
Documents iterations and rationales to improve team context and knowledge transfer.

Quick Start

Ask it to generate a concise summary of the current session suitable for a commit message or PR description.

Frequently Asked Questions about summarize-work

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate structured commit messages from session history?▼

To generate structured commit messages from session history, analyze the current git state and categorize changes into features, fixes, and refactors to produce a human-friendly, actionable summary for your team.

Can I automatically categorize git changes for branch reviews?▼

Yes, you can automatically categorize git changes for branch reviews by analyzing session history to group modifications into features, fixes, refactors, challenges, and review fixes, improving overall team context.

What is the best way to document code iterations and rationale for PR descriptions?▼

The best way to document code iterations and rationale for PR descriptions is to analyze session history and git state, capturing the development journey to highlight major changes, bug fixes, and specific challenges faced.

Does this approach work for post-work documentation in software development workflows?▼

Yes, this approach works for post-work documentation in software development workflows by analyzing session history to produce structured summaries of changes, rationale, and iterations, which satisfies knowledge transfer requirements.

How do I create extended commit messages that include review fixes?▼

To create extended commit messages that include review fixes, analyze session history and git state to categorize changes, specifically capturing review feedback and iterations to provide complete context for branch reviews.

What are the limitations of summarizing session work for clean commits?▼

The limitations of summarizing session work for clean commits depend entirely on the available session history and git state; without sufficient context or development iterations, the resulting summary may lack the rationale and challenges needed for effective reviews.