| name | erk-exec |
| description | Guide for erk exec subcommands. Use when running erk exec commands to understand syntax, find the right command for a task, or learn common workflows. Always check syntax with -h or load this skill before running erk exec commands.
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| metadata | {"internal":true} |
erk exec Guide
Quick Start
Before running any erk exec command, check syntax with -h:
erk exec <command> -h
Commands by Workflow
PR Review Operations
When addressing PR review comments or resolving threads:
| Command | Purpose |
|---|
get-pr-review-comments | Fetch review comments (use --pr N) |
resolve-review-thread | Resolve a thread (use --thread-id) |
reply-to-discussion-comment | Reply to discussion comment |
get-pr-discussion-comments | Fetch discussion comments |
Typical workflow:
erk exec get-pr-review-comments --pr 123
- Make code changes
erk exec resolve-review-thread --thread-id PRRT_xxx
Plan Operations
When working with erk-prs:
| Command | Purpose |
|---|
plan-save | Save plan (backend-aware) |
get-pr-metadata | Get metadata from PR |
setup-impl-from-pr | Set up impl-context from PR |
get-issue-body | Fetch issue body (REST API) |
update-issue-body | Update issue body (REST API) |
Session Operations
When working with Claude Code sessions:
| Command | Purpose |
|---|
list-sessions | List sessions for current project |
preprocess-session | Compress session for analysis |
push-session | Push preprocessed session to learn branch |
download-remote-session | Download session from gist |
Marker Operations
For inter-process communication:
| Command | Purpose |
|---|
marker create | Create marker file |
marker exists | Check if marker exists |
marker read | Read marker content |
marker delete | Delete marker file |
All marker commands require --session-id.
Full Reference
For complete syntax details on all 65+ commands:
@reference.md