detecting-staleness

Compute confidence-based freshness scores from frontmatter, git history, and configuration.

Updated Feb 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/0xHoneyJar/construct-observer --skill detecting-staleness
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: detecting-staleness
Source: https://github.com/0xHoneyJar/construct-observer/tree/main/skills/detecting-staleness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/0xHoneyJar/construct-observer --skill detecting-staleness

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Artifacts in research pipelines often go unmonitored for freshness, risking stale insights. This Skill derives a confidence score from immutable inputs (frontmatter + git history + config) to highlight artifacts that warrant review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lightweight health checks across all grimoires artifacts (canvas, journeys, reality, taste).
  • Per-artifact staleness classification with actionable recommendations for refresh or retention.
  • Integrates with existing governance by respecting decay constants and boost factors.

Quick Start

Run the staleness scan across the grimoires tree to generate a health report and suggested actions.

Frequently Asked Questions about detecting-staleness

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I check artifact freshness and detect staleness in a research pipeline?▼

You can detect staleness by running a scan across the grimoires tree, which computes a bounded health score from artifact frontmatter, git commit history, and decay parameters, yielding per-artifact status and recommended actions.

How does a confidence score calculate artifact staleness from git history?▼

A confidence score evaluates staleness by applying configurable decay constants and boost factors to git history and frontmatter metadata, yielding a bounded health classification for each artifact.

Can I filter staleness scans to target specific artifact packs?▼

Yes, you can apply optional pack filtering to target specific artifact groups across canvas, journeys, reality, and taste files, yielding focused per-artifact health reports with actionable recommendations.

What is the best way to monitor markdown frontmatter for outdated content?▼

Deriving a freshness score from immutable inputs like frontmatter and git history provides lightweight health checks with per-artifact staleness classification and actionable refresh recommendations.

Do I need external dependencies to classify artifact health and recommend next steps?▼

No external dependencies are required. The classification derives its confidence score entirely from immutable inputs already present in the repository, such as artifact frontmatter, git history, and configuration files.