GitLog is a local-first developer toolkit designed to manage, analyze, and report on git commit history and repository patterns through a simple CLI.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install gitlog
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install gitlog using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is GitLog?
GitLog is a comprehensive developer toolkit for managing commit history and log analysis directly from the command line. As part of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, it provides a robust framework for log checks, validations, and changelog generation without the need for a GUI or external network dependencies.
Built for privacy and speed, the tool ensures that all repository data stays on your local machine. It serves as both a persistent logger for repository events and a powerful viewer for historical data, making it an indispensable asset for developers who need to track contribution patterns, verify commit compliance, and generate detailed repository reports.
GitLog Use Cases
- Verifying commit message compliance and GPG signature validity across multiple releases and pull requests.
- Generating automated changelogs and release notes with detailed contributor attribution.
- Enforcing conventional commit standards through linting and validation of commit messages.
- Tracking branch divergence and comparing histories for merge planning and conflict prevention.
- Maintaining a searchable, local archive of architectural decisions, fixes, and history cleanup operations.
How GitLog Works
- The user interacts with the tool via the command line, choosing from specific domain commands like check, lint, or generate.
- When arguments are provided, the tool enters log mode, creating a timestamped entry of the operation or observation.
- The data is persisted locally in specific log files located in the user's local share directory.
- When a command is run without arguments, it enters view mode, retrieving the most recent entries for that specific domain.
- Users can utilize utility commands to search, aggregate statistics, or export the entire history into structured formats like JSON or CSV.
GitLog Setup
GitLog is a pure shell script that requires no external dependencies. To set up this tool from the Openclaw Skills collection, ensure you have Bash 4.0 or higher.
# Clone the repository containing the skill
git clone https://github.com/bytesagain/ai-skills
# Navigate to the tool directory
cd ai-skills/gitlog
# Add the script to your PATH or alias it for easy access
alias gitlog='./gitlog.sh'
# Run a status check to verify installation
gitlog status
GitLog Data Schema & Taxonomy
All data generated by this tool is stored locally at ~/.local/share/gitlog/. This Openclaw Skills entry organizes information into domain-specific files and a unified history log.
| File | Description |
|---|---|
history.log |
A unified activity log tracking all actions across every command. |
check.log |
Records of verification outcomes, signature checks, and compliance audits. |
lint.log |
Results of commit message quality checks and standard enforcement. |
generate.log |
Data regarding changelogs, release notes, and commit summaries. |
*.log |
Individual files for each domain command (validate, format, explain, etc.). |
GitLog Advanced Features
- Local-first architecture ensuring all Openclaw Skills data remains completely offline and private.
- Dual-mode command execution for seamless switching between logging new data and viewing historical entries.
- Multi-format export capabilities supporting JSON, CSV, and plain text for professional reporting and archival.
- Built-in search functionality with case-insensitive matching across all local log categories.
- Comprehensive repository health checks and trend analysis via the stats and report commands.
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