Do I need to have a Git repository for this to work?

No, this skill relies on Claude's internal file-history tracking (~/.claude/file-history/) rather than Git commit logs.

How does this differ from episodic-memory?

While episodic-memory uses fuzzy semantic search across all conversations, file-history uses an exact index to find sessions that specifically modified the files you are asking about, providing higher accuracy for file-specific queries.

Does this skill work across different projects?

The file-history skill is designed to be project-specific, scanning metadata and sessions relevant to the current project directory for the most localized context.

Can I search for context on a feature instead of a specific file?

Yes, you can prompt the agent with a feature name, and it will attempt to find the relevant historical sessions and synthesized notes related to that feature's implementation.

File History & Context

Name: File History & Context
Author: gentritbiba

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生产力与工作流

Retrieves historical conversation context and implementation rationale for specific files within Claude Code.

关于

The File History skill provides a specialized way to navigate your Claude Code history by mapping specific files to the exact sessions where they were modified. Unlike general semantic searches that may produce fuzzy results, this tool utilizes direct file-history tracking to deliver precise context regarding why code was written, the decisions made during implementation, and the exact session IDs for further reference. It is the ideal companion for refactoring, debugging old changes, or onboarding onto a project where the 'backstory' of a file is needed.

主要功能

Synthesis of implementation notes and decision rationales
Faster, indexed search compared to standard semantic memory
Independent tracking that works without Git dependency
Precise file-to-session indexing and mapping
0 GitHub stars
Direct retrieval of full session UUIDs for deep dives

使用场景

Understanding the original intent behind complex or unusual code patterns
Tracing the history of a file across multiple AI-assisted coding sessions
Recalling previous implementation details for specific features or components

关于

主要功能

Synthesis of implementation notes and decision rationales
Faster, indexed search compared to standard semantic memory
Independent tracking that works without Git dependency
Precise file-to-session indexing and mapping
0 GitHub stars
Direct retrieval of full session UUIDs for deep dives

使用场景

Understanding the original intent behind complex or unusual code patterns
Tracing the history of a file across multiple AI-assisted coding sessions
Recalling previous implementation details for specific features or components