repo-explorer

name	repo-explorer
description	Clone and inspect external repositories in a reusable local exploration cache. Use this skill when the user asks to explore, inspect, investigate, compare, or answer questions about a repository that may not already be in the current workspace.
allowed-tools	Bash(mkdir -p ~/.explore/repos) Bash(ls -la ~/.explore/repos) Bash(git clone *)

Use this skill to explore repositories without cluttering the active workspace.

Repository Cache

Use ~/.explore/repos as the local cache directory for repositories being explored.

Current Cache Contents

mkdir -p ~/.explore/repos
ls -la ~/.explore/repos

Flow

1. List the current repository cache contents before deciding what to use. ✨ - In hosts that support skill shell injection, use the rendered Current Cache Contents section above.

   • Otherwise, run ls -la ~/.explore/repos before deciding what to use.

2. Check whether the target repository is already present in ~/.explore/repos.

   • Prefer a stable directory name based on the repository owner and name, such as owner__repo.
   • If the repository is already present, use that local checkout for exploration.

3. If the repository is not present, clone it into ~/.explore/repos, then explore it there.

   • Create ~/.explore/repos first if it does not exist.
   • Clone with a clear destination path, for example:

mkdir -p ~/.explore/repos
git clone <repo-url> ~/.explore/repos/<owner>__<repo>

After opening the repository, inspect its local instructions and project metadata before making assumptions. Prefer rg, rg --files, and targeted file reads for exploration.