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sync

Stage, commit, and push dotfiles changes to GitHub.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#version control#github#dotfiles#push#sync#git commit
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Z5Jonathan-maker/ai-coding-os --skill sync-z5jonathan-maker
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sync
Source: https://github.com/Z5Jonathan-maker/ai-coding-os/tree/main/claude/skills/sync
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Z5Jonathan-maker/ai-coding-os --skill sync-z5jonathan-maker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents your local dotfiles from drifting away from your GitHub repository by automating the stage, commit, push, and verification cycle.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Stages and commits your dotfiles changes automatically, ensuring updates are captured even when you don’t provide a message.
  • Pushes to the configured GitHub repository so your latest configuration is available on other machines.
  • Verifies commit status by reporting the resulting commit SHA and commit.verification from the GitHub API.

Quick Start

Run sync to commit and push any changes in your ~/dotfiles directory to GitHub, using your provided message or an auto-generated one.

Frequently Asked Questions about sync

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically sync dotfiles to GitHub?▼

To sync dotfiles to GitHub, run the sync command from your ~/dotfiles directory to automatically stage changes, create a commit, and push updates to the remote repository.

What happens if I push dotfiles without providing a commit message?▼

If you push dotfiles without a commit message, the sync process auto-generates one derived from the diff, ensuring your configuration updates are still captured and committed.

Does this dotfiles sync tool require a clean working tree?▼

Yes, syncing dotfiles requires detecting a clean working tree before committing and pushing changes to your GitHub repository to ensure a stable update cycle.

Can I verify my dotfiles commit status on GitHub after pushing?▼

Yes, after pushing dotfiles, the tool reports the verification status by checking the resulting commit SHA and verification details directly from the GitHub API.

Why should I use an automated sync for dotfiles instead of manual git commands?▼

Automated dotfiles sync prevents your local configurations from drifting away from the GitHub repository by streamlining the stage, commit, push, and verification cycle into one step.

Do I need to run the sync from a specific directory?▼

Yes, you must run the sync command from the ~/dotfiles directory so it can correctly detect changes, stage them, and push to your configured GitHub remote.

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