Can it identify when a specific line was changed?

Yes, it utilizes advanced git blame and git log commands with range filtering to trace the evolution and authorship of specific code snippets.

Can I compare different deployments or branches?

Absolutely. The skill facilitates comparing specific SHAs, tags, or branches to identify differences between environments like staging and production.

Is it efficient for large repositories?

Yes, the skill focuses on using optimized flags and time-based filters to ensure Git output remains relevant and manageable even in massive codebases.

How does this skill help with Root Cause Analysis?

It provides structured workflows for using Git history to correlate code changes with incident timestamps and symptoms, helping you find exactly what went wrong.

Does it support automated bug hunting?

Yes, it includes guidance for git bisect, allowing you to perform a binary search of the commit history to find the first 'bad' commit automatically.

Git Investigation & RCA

Name: Git Investigation & RCA
Author: evangelosmeklis

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Facilitates deep code history investigation and root cause analysis using advanced Git commands and workflows.

About

This skill empowers Claude to perform forensic code analysis by leveraging the full power of Git's version control history. It provides structured guidance for tracing code changes, identifying the origin of bugs via git bisect, and correlating specific commits with production incidents. Whether you are tracking down who authored a problematic line with git blame or comparing versions to identify breaking changes, this skill ensures a systematic approach to resolving complex software issues during the debugging process.

Key Features

Forensic code tracing using advanced git blame and git log filters
4 GitHub stars
Automated root cause analysis via git bisect workflows
Targeted commit history searching for specific patterns, keywords, or authors
Context-aware diff interpretation to identify subtle logic or configuration regressions
Version comparison between deployed commits and current development states

Use Cases

Identifying the exact commit that introduced a regression in a production environment
Tracing the history of specific configuration files to understand performance degradation
Performing a binary search through commit history to find the source of a functional bug

About

Key Features

Forensic code tracing using advanced git blame and git log filters
4 GitHub stars
Automated root cause analysis via git bisect workflows
Targeted commit history searching for specific patterns, keywords, or authors
Context-aware diff interpretation to identify subtle logic or configuration regressions
Version comparison between deployed commits and current development states

Use Cases

Identifying the exact commit that introduced a regression in a production environment
Tracing the history of specific configuration files to understand performance degradation
Performing a binary search through commit history to find the source of a functional bug