Diffs
openclaw/openclaw
Use the diffs tool to produce real, shareable diffs (viewer URL, file artifact, or both) instead of manual edit summaries.
Package one workflow — how you use Dex for a specific job — into a shareable DexDiff methodology doc.
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Install Diff Generate
$ npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill diff-generate -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install davekilleen/Dex diff-generate --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/diff-generate .claude/skills/diff-generate && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "diff-generate" agent skill from https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.claude/skills/diff-generate into .claude/skills/diff-generate/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "diff-generate", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.claude/skills/diff-generateType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill diff-generate -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install davekilleen/Dex diff-generate --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/diff-generate .agents/skills/diff-generate && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "diff-generate" agent skill from https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.claude/skills/diff-generate into .agents/skills/diff-generate/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "diff-generate", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill diff-generate -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install davekilleen/Dex diff-generate --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/diff-generate .cursor/skills/diff-generate && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "diff-generate" agent skill from https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.claude/skills/diff-generate into .cursor/skills/diff-generate/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "diff-generate", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex.git --path .claude/skills/diff-generate--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill diff-generate -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install davekilleen/Dex diff-generate --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/diff-generate .gemini/skills/diff-generate && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "diff-generate" agent skill from https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.claude/skills/diff-generate into .gemini/skills/diff-generate/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "diff-generate", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install davekilleen/Dex diff-generateInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill diff-generate -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/diff-generate .github/skills/diff-generate && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "diff-generate" agent skill from https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.claude/skills/diff-generate into .github/skills/diff-generate/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "diff-generate", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill diff-generate -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install davekilleen/Dex diff-generate --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/diff-generate .opencode/skills/diff-generate && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "diff-generate" agent skill from https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.claude/skills/diff-generate into .opencode/skills/diff-generate/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "diff-generate", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
diff-generate- GitHub stars
- 493
- Token cost
- ~1.4k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 549 words
- Files
- 2 (incl. scripts)
- Skills in repo
- 58
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- Custom licence
At a glance
Package one workflow — how you use Dex for a specific job — into a shareable DexDiff methodology doc.
- Works in 5 steps: Discover Customisations → Group into a Workflow → Write the Methodology → …
- The user says share how I do X
- SKILL.md covers What This Command Does, Arguments, Process and Publishing to Heydex (optional), plus 1 more section
- Runs Python scripts from its folder; calls python3; reaches heydex.ai
What it does
Diff Generate is an agent skill from davekilleen/Dex. Package one workflow — how you use Dex for a specific job — into a shareable DexDiff methodology doc. Use when the user says 'share how I do X', 'package this workflow'. Not for packaging your entire system; use diff-profile. Not for adopting someone else's; use diff-adopt.
Its SKILL.md is about 1.4k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 2 other files, including scripts (for example `scripts/publish_diff.py`).
The repository describes itself as: Your AI Chief of Staff — a personal operating system starter kit that adapts to your role. No coding required.
When your agent uses it
- The user says share how I do X
- Package this workflow
Example prompts
- “share how I do X”
- “package this workflow”
- “/diff-generate”
Requirements
- Python 3
Workflow steps
5 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.
- Discover Customisations
- Group into a Workflow
- Write the Methodology
- Ask for Identity Fields
- Review and Save
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit ab5d6ad. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
Ships 1 file in scripts/ (Python), which the agent can run.
Shell commands in SKILL.md call:
python3
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
Hosts in commands or code, which the agent is likely to contact:
heydex.ai
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Diff Generate loads about 1.4k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 74 tokens; SKILL.md has 549 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); the scripts in this folder are not scanned.
SKILL.md
Its licence (Custom licence) doesn't allow us to republish the file, so here is its outline and opening line. It has 549 words (~1,393 tokens).
“In plain English: You've built a workflow in Dex that works well. This command scans your vault, identifies what you've customised, and writes a methodology document describing how it works. That document can be published to heydex.ai/diff so others can…”
- name
- diff-generate
Files
SKILL.md and 1 other file (scripts) in .claude/skills/diff-generate of davekilleen/Dex.
- SKILL.md
- scripts/publish_diff.py
Open the folder on GitHubat commit ab5d6ad
Compare with similar skills
Diff Generate next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diff Generate this skilldavekilleen/Dex | 493 | — | ~1.4k | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| Diffsopenclaw/openclaw | 392k | 4 repos | ~461 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Technical Job Searchgithub/awesome-copilot | 40k | — | ~1.2k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Job Application AssistantMadsLorentzen/ai-job-search | 45k | 1 repos | ~1.2k | Automated safety check: Notes | MIT | |
| Python Background Jobswshobson/agents | 40k | — | ~1.8k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Accesslint Diffsickn33/agentic-awesome-skills | 47k | 1 repos | ~1.2k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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Questions about Diff Generate
What does Diff Generate do?
Package one workflow — how you use Dex for a specific job — into a shareable DexDiff methodology doc. Diff Generate is an agent skill from davekilleen/Dex. Package one workflow — how you use Dex for a specific job — into a shareable DexDiff methodology doc.
When should I use Diff Generate?
Diff Generate fits situations like: the user says share how I do X; package this workflow.
How do I install Diff Generate in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill diff-generate -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (.claude/skills/diff-generate in davekilleen/Dex) into .claude/skills/diff-generate in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Diff Generate in Codex?
Run `npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill diff-generate -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (.claude/skills/diff-generate in davekilleen/Dex) into .agents/skills/diff-generate in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Diff Generate in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill diff-generate -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/diff-generate, .gemini/skills/diff-generate, .github/skills/diff-generate and .opencode/skills/diff-generate in your project.
What does Diff Generate need to run?
Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Diff Generate needs Python for the scripts in its folder and the command-line tools its instructions call (python3). Our summary lists: Python 3.
Does Diff Generate access the network?
SKILL.md names 1 domain. In commands or code: heydex.ai; the agent is likely to contact it when it follows the instructions. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Diff Generate safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. The check reads SKILL.md only: the scripts in the folder are not scanned, so read them before running anything.
What licence does Diff Generate use?
Diff Generate has a licence file (the repository's licence) that doesn't match a standard licence. Read it on GitHub before reusing the skill.
How many tokens does Diff Generate use?
About 1.4k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 5.6k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Diff Generate?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Diff Generate: Diffs (openclaw/openclaw, 392k stars), Technical Job Search (github/awesome-copilot, 40k stars), Job Application Assistant (MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search, 45k stars) and Python Background Jobs (wshobson/agents, 40k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Diff Generate?
davekilleen (a GitHub user) maintains it in davekilleen/Dex, which has 493 GitHub stars. The repository holds 58 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 2, 2026.
Source: davekilleen/Dex on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.