Agent skill
repo-cleanup
Systematic cleanup of repository clutter including build artifacts, duplicates, temp files, and consolidation of scattered directories. Use for repository maintenance, artifact removal, directory consolidation, and gitignore updates.
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/vamseeachanta/workspace-hub/tree/main/.claude/skills/_internal/meta/repo-cleanup
SKILL.md
Repo Cleanup
When to Use
- Repository has accumulated build artifacts and temp files
- Multiple agent/coordination directories scattered in root
- Log files and coverage reports cluttering the workspace
- Need to consolidate prototype code and test outputs
- Preparing for a clean commit or release
- After major refactoring work
Related Skills
- module-based-refactor - For restructuring after cleanup
- session-start-routine - Session initialization
References
- Git clean documentation: https://git-scm.com/docs/git-clean
- Git rm documentation: https://git-scm.com/docs/git-rm
- Gitignore patterns: https://git-scm.com/docs/gitignore
Version History
- 2.2.0 (2026-01-20): Added Benchmark Cleanup and Plan File Archival patterns
- Added Benchmark Artifacts section for handling benchmark directories
- Added Plan Files section for archiving completed specifications
- Added benchmark patterns to .gitignore recommendations
- Updated checklist with benchmark and plan archival items
- 2.1.0 (2026-01-20): Added Final Cleanup Checklist and README Update Checklist
- Added Final Cleanup Checklist with verified DELETE/CONSOLIDATE/KEEP tables
- Confirmed .drcode/ as safe to delete (legacy AI config)
- Added .slash-commands/ consolidation to .claude/docs/commands/
- Added .git-commands/ consolidation to scripts/git/
- Added .benchmarks/ as safe to delete if empty
- Added README Update Checklist for structure documentation
- Added example README structure section template
- Added references to remove checklist
- 2.0.0 (2026-01-20): Major update with hidden folder cleanup learnings
- Added Hidden Folder Cleanup section with legacy AI folder patterns
- Added Consolidation Merge Strategies for conflict resolution
- Added File Count Verification for tracking consolidation progress
- Updated Cleanup Checklist with hidden folder review items
- Documented patterns for .agent-os, .ai, .agent-runtime, .common, .specify, .drcode, .slash-commands
- 1.0.0 (2025-01-20): Initial release based on digitalmodel repository cleanup session
Sub-Skills
- Best Practices
Sub-Skills
- Version Metadata
- 1. Build Artifacts (+5)
- Agent Directories (+4)
- Common Hidden Folders (+2)
- Conflict Resolution Patterns (+2)
- Progress Tracking Commands (+1)
- List Untracked Files (+3)
- For Tracked Files (Use git rm) (+2)
- Gitignore Updates
- Pre-Cleanup (+7)
- Folders to DELETE (Confirmed Safe) (+3)
- Structure Section Updates (+1)
- References to Remove
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