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name: gitnexus-cli description: "Use when the user needs to run GitNexus CLI commands like analyze/index a repo, check status, clean the index, generate a wiki, or list indexed repos. Examples: "Index this repo", "Reanalyze the codebase", "Generate a wiki""

GitNexus CLI Commands

All commands work via npx — no global install required.

Commands

analyze — Build or refresh the index

npx gitnexus analyze

Run from the project root. This parses all source files, builds the knowledge graph, writes it to .gitnexus/, and generates CLAUDE.md / AGENTS.md context files.

FlagEffect
--forceForce full re-index even if up to date
--embeddingsEnable embedding generation for semantic search (off by default)
--drop-embeddingsDrop existing embeddings on rebuild. By default, an analyze without --embeddings preserves them.

When to run: First time in a project, after major code changes, or when gitnexus://repo/{name}/context reports the index is stale. In Claude Code, a PostToolUse hook runs analyze automatically after git commit and git merge, preserving embeddings if previously generated.

status — Check index freshness

npx gitnexus status

Shows whether the current repo has a GitNexus index, when it was last updated, and symbol/relationship counts. Use this to check if re-indexing is needed.

clean — Delete the index

npx gitnexus clean

Deletes the .gitnexus/ directory and unregisters the repo from the global registry. Use before re-indexing if the index is corrupt or after removing GitNexus from a project.

FlagEffect
--forceSkip confirmation prompt
--allClean all indexed repos, not just the current one

wiki — Generate documentation from the graph

npx gitnexus wiki

Generates repository documentation from the knowledge graph using an LLM. Requires an API key (saved to ~/.gitnexus/config.json on first use).

FlagEffect
--forceForce full regeneration
--model <model>LLM model (default: minimax/minimax-m2.5)
--base-url <url>LLM API base URL
--api-key <key>LLM API key
--concurrency <n>Parallel LLM calls (default: 3)
--gistPublish wiki as a public GitHub Gist

list — Show all indexed repos

npx gitnexus list

Lists all repositories registered in ~/.gitnexus/registry.json. The MCP list_repos tool provides the same information.

After Indexing

  1. Read gitnexus://repo/{name}/context to verify the index loaded
  2. Use the other GitNexus skills (exploring, debugging, impact-analysis, refactoring) for your task

Troubleshooting

  • "Not inside a git repository": Run from a directory inside a git repo
  • Index is stale after re-analyzing: Restart Claude Code to reload the MCP server
  • Embeddings slow: Omit --embeddings (it's off by default) or set OPENAI_API_KEY for faster API-based embedding

Overview

gitnexus-cli: a free, copy-ready skill on OpenRuna. Use when the user needs to run GitNexus CLI commands like analyze/index a repo, check status, clean the index, generate a wiki, or list indexed repos. Examples: "Index th

What this skill does

Looking for a dependable skill? "gitnexus-cli" gives you a tested starting point instead of a blank prompt box. Use when the user needs to run GitNexus CLI commands like analyze/index a repo, check status, clean the index, generate a wiki, or list indexed repos. Examples: "Index this repo", "Reanalyze the codebase", "Generate a wiki" OpenRuna cross-links it to related prompts, agents, and tools, which makes assembling a full workflow around it straightforward. Copy it into your assistant of choice and sharpen the result with a couple of follow-up turns.

Use cases

  • Fork it as a baseline and layer in your own project context, constraints, and examples.
  • Keep it in a shared library as the canonical version of this skill for your organisation.
  • Use "gitnexus-cli" when you need a repeatable skill for professional work without rewriting instructions every time.
  • Hand "gitnexus-cli" to a new teammate so their skill output matches your team's quality bar from day one.

Example output

Running this skill produces output shaped like the source material below:

# GitNexus CLI Commands

All commands work via `npx` — no global install required.

## Commands

### analyze — Build or refresh the index

```bash
npx gitnexus analyze
```

Run from the project root. This parses all source files, builds the knowledge graph, writes it to `.gitnexus/`, and generates CLAUDE.md / AGENTS.md context files.

| Flag           | Effect                                                           |
| -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `--force`      | Force full re-index even if up to date                           |
| `--…

Results vary by model and temperature; treat the first response as a draft and refine it with follow-up prompts.

Tips by platform

Claude

With Claude, drop this skill into Project knowledge so every chat in the project inherits it. Ask Claude to restate the goal first, then run — it catches edge cases early.

ChatGPT

In ChatGPT, start a fresh chat and paste this skill verbatim, then follow up with "apply this to [your context]." Pick a current GPT model for coding or reasoning tasks.

Cursor

Cursor users can store this skill as a project rule so Agent mode applies it automatically. Mention it with @ when you want it scoped to a single task.

Frequently asked questions

What is "gitnexus-cli"?
It is a skill listed on OpenRuna — Use when the user needs to run GitNexus CLI commands like analyze/index a repo, check status, clean the index, generate a wiki, or list indexed repos. Examples: "Index this repo", "Reanalyze the codebase", "Generate a wiki" You can copy and adapt it for ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or any other AI assistant.
Is "gitnexus-cli" free to use?
Most OpenRuna resources are open or CC0-licensed. Check the license shown on this page before commercial use; premium collections are clearly marked as such.
How do I get the best results from this skill?
Replace any placeholders, add your project context, and ask the model to confirm its assumptions first. Iterate over 2–3 follow-up turns rather than expecting a perfect first response.
Does "gitnexus-cli" work with both Claude and ChatGPT?
Yes — it is model-agnostic text, so it runs on Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Cursor. The tips on this page cover each of those assistants specifically.
Where can I find resources related to "gitnexus-cli"?
Scroll to the Related resources section on this page, or open the matching category hub on OpenRuna to find connected prompts, tools, agents, and datasets in the same topic area.

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