here-be-git
Initialise a git repository with optional agent commit instructions and .gitignore. Use when users say "here be git", "init git", "initialise git", or otherwise indicate they want to set up version control in the current directory.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/intellectronica/agent-skills --skill here-be-git- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads here-be-git automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Here Be Git
Initialise a git repository with optional configuration for agent workflows.
Workflow
Step 1: Initialise Git Repository
Run git init in the current working directory. Confirm to the user that the repository has been initialised.
Step 2: Agent Commit Instructions
Ask the user:
Would you like me to add instructions for the agent to always commit when it's done with a task?
If the user confirms:
- Check if
AGENTS.mdexists in the current directory - If it exists, append the commit instructions to it
- If it doesn't exist, create it with the commit instructions
The commit instructions to add:
## Git Workflow — CRITICAL, MANDATORY, NO EXCEPTIONS
> **THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL.** Every agent operating in this repository MUST follow this workflow after every change, no matter how small. There are ZERO exceptions to this rule. Skipping a commit is never acceptable. If you have made any change to any file, you MUST commit before moving on.
### Rules
1. **ALWAYS commit your changes immediately after completing a task or reaching any logical stopping point.** Do not defer. Do not batch. Do not skip.
2. **ALWAYS commit before ending your session.** The working directory MUST be clean (all changes committed) when you finish. Leaving uncommitted changes is a failure state.
3. **Use clear, descriptive commit messages** that explain what was done and why.
4. **If in doubt, commit.** It is always better to have one commit too many than one too few.
### To be absolutely clear
- "I'll commit later" — **No. Commit now.**
- "It's just a small change" — **Commit it.**
- "I'm about to make another change" — **Commit the current one first.**
- "The user didn't ask me to commit" — **Irrelevant. Commit anyway.**
After creating or updating AGENTS.md, commit it with an appropriate message.
Step 3: Gitignore Configuration
Ask the user:
Would you like me to create a .gitignore? If so, what flavour or patterns should I include? (e.g., Node.js, Python, macOS, IDE files, or specific files/patterns)
If the user provides a flavour or patterns:
- Generate an appropriate
.gitignorebased on their input - For common flavours, include standard patterns:
- Node.js:
node_modules/,dist/,.env,*.log, etc. - Python:
__pycache__/,*.pyc,.venv/,venv/,.env,*.egg-info/, etc. - macOS:
.DS_Store,.AppleDouble,.LSOverride,._* - IDE files:
.idea/,.vscode/,*.swp,*.swo,*.sublime-*
- Node.js:
- Include any specific files or patterns the user mentions
- Commit the
.gitignorewith an appropriate message
If the user declines, skip this step.
Notes
- If git is already initialised in the directory, inform the user and skip to Step 2
- Use the AskUserQuestion tool for the confirmation prompts
- Keep commits atomic and well-described
FAQ
What does the here-be-git skill do?
Initialise a git repository with optional agent commit instructions and .gitignore. Use when users say "here be git", "init git", "initialise git", or otherwise indicate they want to set up version control in the current directory.
How do I install here-be-git?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/intellectronica/agent-skills --skill here-be-git in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/here-be-git/ (personal) or .claude/skills/here-be-git/ (project).
Which AI agents can use here-be-git?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is here-be-git safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains here-be-git?
It is published by intellectronica in intellectronica/agent-skills. It has 527 recorded installs.
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