How do I install the Gitlogue skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/gitlogue in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Gitlogue skill do?

Use this skill when the user wants to visualize Git commit history in a cinematic animated way, use gitlogue as a terminal screensaver, or replay commits with syntax highlighting. It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.

Is Gitlogue safe to use?

SkillMD's automated safety review verdict for this skill is WARNING. Independent scanners report: SkillSpector: PASS, Skill Scanner: WARNING. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Gitlogue?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Gitlogue free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Gitlogue?

javimosch (@javimosch) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Gitlogue by javimosch — Agent Skill

Name: Gitlogue
Author: javimosch

File contents

Gitlogue Plugin

A cinematic Git commit replay tool for the terminal, turning your Git history into a living, animated story.

Commands

Screensaver / Replay

gitlogue replay screensaver — Start cinematic commit replay

Diff View

gitlogue diff view — View staged/unstaged changes with animation

Theme Management

gitlogue theme list — List available themes

Usage Examples

Start screensaver mode:

gitlogue
gitlogue --loop

Replay specific commits:

gitlogue --commit abc123
gitlogue --commit HEAD~5..HEAD
gitlogue --commit HEAD~10 --loop

Filter and customize:

gitlogue --author "john"
gitlogue --after "2024-01-01" --before "2024-12-31"
gitlogue --theme dracula --speed 20
gitlogue --ignore "*.ipynb" --ignore "poetry.lock"

View diffs:

gitlogue diff
gitlogue diff --unstaged

Installation

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/unhappychoice/gitlogue/main/install.sh | bash

Or via package manager:

brew install gitlogue        # macOS/Linux
cargo install gitlogue       # Rust
pacman -S gitlogue           # Arch

Key Features

Cinematic commit replay with typing animations
Tree-sitter syntax highlighting (29 languages)
Project file tree visualization
Screensaver mode for ambient display
9 built-in themes + customization
Filter by author, date range
Adjustable typing speed
Git diff visualization

Frequently asked questions

Gitlogue