Finishing a Development Branch
obra/superpowers
Walks the last step of a branch: confirm tests pass, detect the git environment, ask how to integrate, carry out your choice and clean up the worktree.
Trace source-code change history from Memtrace's symbol-level temporal memory.
Install Memtrace Evolution
$ npx skills add syncable-dev/memtrace-public --skill memtrace-evolution -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install syncable-dev/memtrace-public memtrace-evolution --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/syncable-dev/memtrace-public.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution .claude/skills/memtrace-evolution && 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 "memtrace-evolution" agent skill from https://github.com/syncable-dev/memtrace-public/tree/main/plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution into .claude/skills/memtrace-evolution/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "memtrace-evolution", 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/syncable-dev/memtrace-public/tree/main/plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolutionType 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 syncable-dev/memtrace-public --skill memtrace-evolution -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install syncable-dev/memtrace-public memtrace-evolution --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/syncable-dev/memtrace-public.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution .agents/skills/memtrace-evolution && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "memtrace-evolution" agent skill from https://github.com/syncable-dev/memtrace-public/tree/main/plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution into .agents/skills/memtrace-evolution/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "memtrace-evolution", 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 syncable-dev/memtrace-public --skill memtrace-evolution -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install syncable-dev/memtrace-public memtrace-evolution --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/syncable-dev/memtrace-public.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution .cursor/skills/memtrace-evolution && 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 "memtrace-evolution" agent skill from https://github.com/syncable-dev/memtrace-public/tree/main/plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution into .cursor/skills/memtrace-evolution/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "memtrace-evolution", 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/syncable-dev/memtrace-public.git --path plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution--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 syncable-dev/memtrace-public --skill memtrace-evolution -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install syncable-dev/memtrace-public memtrace-evolution --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/syncable-dev/memtrace-public.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution .gemini/skills/memtrace-evolution && 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 "memtrace-evolution" agent skill from https://github.com/syncable-dev/memtrace-public/tree/main/plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution into .gemini/skills/memtrace-evolution/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "memtrace-evolution", 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 syncable-dev/memtrace-public memtrace-evolutionInstalls 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 syncable-dev/memtrace-public --skill memtrace-evolution -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/syncable-dev/memtrace-public.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution .github/skills/memtrace-evolution && 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 "memtrace-evolution" agent skill from https://github.com/syncable-dev/memtrace-public/tree/main/plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution into .github/skills/memtrace-evolution/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "memtrace-evolution", 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 syncable-dev/memtrace-public --skill memtrace-evolution -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install syncable-dev/memtrace-public memtrace-evolution --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/syncable-dev/memtrace-public.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution .opencode/skills/memtrace-evolution && 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 "memtrace-evolution" agent skill from https://github.com/syncable-dev/memtrace-public/tree/main/plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution into .opencode/skills/memtrace-evolution/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "memtrace-evolution", 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
memtrace-evolution- GitHub stars
- 487
- Token cost
- ~1.7k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 541 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 27
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- Custom licence
At a glance
Trace source-code change history from Memtrace's symbol-level temporal memory.
- Works in 6 steps: Get repo_id → Choose the time window → Choose the mode → …
- The user asks about change history
- SKILL.md covers Overview, Required parameters — read…, Query modes — only these four… and Steps, plus 2 more sections
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Memtrace Evolution is an agent skill from syncable-dev/memtrace-public. Trace source-code change history from Memtrace's symbol-level temporal memory. Use when the user asks about change history, recent modifications, what changed since a date, symbol timeline, evolution, unexpected changes, or incident timelines. Do not use git log, git diff, Grep, or manual file search to reconstruct history. Do NOT use for current-state architecture overviews (use memtrace-codebase-exploration) or for replaying one commit/save's graph diff (use memtrace-episode-replay).
Its SKILL.md is about 1.7k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
It sits in Development, covering Git workflow. It works with Git. The repository describes itself as: Structural memory for AI coding agents. Bi-temporal graph, MCP-native, zero LLM calls. Cursor · Claude Code · Codex · DeepSeek Harness · Hermes · VS Code · Windsurf.
When your agent uses it
- The user asks about change history
- Recent modifications
- What changed since a date
- Symbol timeline
Example prompts
- “/memtrace-evolution”
Workflow steps
6 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.
- Get repo_id
- Choose the time window
- Choose the mode
- Execute
- Interpret results
- Drill deeper
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 3a3084d. 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
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are json).
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
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
Memtrace Evolution loads about 1.7k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 127 tokens; SKILL.md has 541 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); files beside SKILL.md 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 541 words (~1,679 tokens).
“Temporal analysis for "what changed in this repo between two points in time?" Works on both git commits and uncommitted working-tree saves.”
- name
- memtrace-evolution
Files
Just SKILL.md in plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution of syncable-dev/memtrace-public.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 3a3084d
Compare with similar skills
Memtrace Evolution 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memtrace Evolution this skillsyncable-dev/memtrace-public | 487 | — | ~1.7k | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| Finishing a Development Branchobra/superpowers | 296k | 5 repos | ~1.9k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Code Design Rationale Investigatorcursor/plugins | 10k | 9 repos | ~2.6k | Automated safety check: Pass | None | |
| Contributor-First PR MergeHKUDS/OpenHarness | 16k | 1 repos | ~847 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Migrate Internal Package into GhostTryGhost/Ghost | 55k | — | ~3.8k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Create Pull Requestcline/cline | 70k | 1 repos | ~1.6k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 |
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Questions about Memtrace Evolution
What does Memtrace Evolution do?
Trace source-code change history from Memtrace's symbol-level temporal memory. Memtrace Evolution is an agent skill from syncable-dev/memtrace-public. Trace source-code change history from Memtrace's symbol-level temporal memory.
When should I use Memtrace Evolution?
Memtrace Evolution fits situations like: the user asks about change history; recent modifications; what changed since a date; symbol timeline.
How do I install Memtrace Evolution in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add syncable-dev/memtrace-public --skill memtrace-evolution -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution in syncable-dev/memtrace-public) into .claude/skills/memtrace-evolution in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Memtrace Evolution in Codex?
Run `npx skills add syncable-dev/memtrace-public --skill memtrace-evolution -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/memtrace-skills/skills/memtrace-evolution in syncable-dev/memtrace-public) into .agents/skills/memtrace-evolution in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Memtrace Evolution 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 syncable-dev/memtrace-public --skill memtrace-evolution -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/memtrace-evolution, .gemini/skills/memtrace-evolution, .github/skills/memtrace-evolution and .opencode/skills/memtrace-evolution in your project.
What does Memtrace Evolution need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Memtrace Evolution is instructions for the agent only.
Does Memtrace Evolution access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Memtrace Evolution 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. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Memtrace Evolution use?
Memtrace Evolution 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 Memtrace Evolution use?
About 1.7k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6.7k 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 Memtrace Evolution?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Memtrace Evolution: Finishing a Development Branch (obra/superpowers, 296k stars), Code Design Rationale Investigator (cursor/plugins, 10k stars), Contributor-First PR Merge (HKUDS/OpenHarness, 16k stars) and Migrate Internal Package into Ghost (TryGhost/Ghost, 55k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Memtrace Evolution?
syncable-dev (a GitHub organization) maintains it in syncable-dev/memtrace-public, which has 487 GitHub stars. The repository holds 27 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 8, 2026.
Source: syncable-dev/memtrace-public on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.