What does the generated manifest contain?

The manifest provides a JSON structure including absolute file paths, directory locations for diffs, categorization counts, and relevant project rule files like CLAUDE.md.

Does this skill modify my repository?

No, it only reads data from Git and creates a temporary directory for the manifest and diff files, which can be safely removed using the included cleanup tool.

What is the purpose of the --against flag?

The --against flag allows you to specify a target branch (such as origin/main) to compare your current working branch against to identify changes.

Can I specify specific files to include in the collection?

Yes, you can use the --files argument to pass a comma-separated list of explicit file paths to be included alongside the git diff.

How are files categorized by this skill?

Files are automatically grouped into Source, Test, Config, and Docs based on file extensions and naming patterns (e.g., .ts for source, *_test.go for tests).

Git Context & File Collector

Name: Git Context & File Collector
Author: reedom

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Developer Tools

Automates the gathering and categorization of changed files and git diffs to streamline code reviews and refactoring tasks.

About

The Git Context & File Collector skill simplifies the process of identifying which files need attention by comparing branches or taking specific file paths. It organizes findings into logical categories like source code, tests, and documentation, then generates a structured JSON manifest. This allows subsequent AI agents or developers to quickly access relevant context without manually hunting through the repository, making it an essential utility for large-scale refactoring, automated code audits, and pull request preparation.

Key Features

Automated Git diff analysis against target branches
Built-in workspace cleanup and temporary directory management
0 GitHub stars
Intelligent file categorization including Source, Test, Config, and Docs
Manifest-driven output for downstream AI agent processing
Support for merging explicit file paths with diff results

Use Cases

Filtering changed files for targeted test suite execution
Preparing context for automated code refactoring sessions
Generating structured file summaries for pull request reviews

About

Key Features

Automated Git diff analysis against target branches
Built-in workspace cleanup and temporary directory management
0 GitHub stars
Intelligent file categorization including Source, Test, Config, and Docs
Manifest-driven output for downstream AI agent processing
Support for merging explicit file paths with diff results

Use Cases

Filtering changed files for targeted test suite execution
Preparing context for automated code refactoring sessions
Generating structured file summaries for pull request reviews