# Git Status

> Fast git snapshot for status, diff, and recent history. Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/git-status-3` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/git-status-3`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/git-status-3/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/git-status-3

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# Git Status

## Purpose

Provide a fast and safe snapshot of repository state before any git operation.

## Inputs

- optional path scope
- optional commit count for log

## Process

1. Run `git status --short --branch`.
2. Run `git diff --staged` and `git diff`.
3. Run `git log --oneline -n <N>`.
4. Highlight untracked files and high-risk changes.

## Output Format

- branch and tracking state
- staged vs unstaged summary
- untracked files
- last commits

## Quality Checks

- [ ] Includes both staged and unstaged diffs
- [ ] Mentions ahead/behind state
- [ ] Notes merge/rebase conflicts if present

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