overlay-status

List iEvo evolution overlay files under .ievo/evolution/ by scope with summaries and dates.

Updated May 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ievo-ai/skills --skill overlay-status
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Skill: overlay-status
Source: https://github.com/ievo-ai/skills/tree/main/plugins/ievo/skills/overlay-status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ievo-ai/skills --skill overlay-status

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The skill provides a summary of the current state of iEvo evolution overlays in a project, allowing users to see what evolutions have been captured, without manually inspecting each file.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List overlays: Display every overlay file under .ievo/evolution/ grouped by scope (project, agents, skills).
  • Summary information: One-line summary + last-modified date per file.
  • Use Case: When users want to know the evolutions captured by the iEvo project in the context of a specific project, agent, or skill.

Quick Start

To view the current state of iEvo evolution overlays, execute the command /ievo:overlay-status.

Frequently Asked Questions about overlay-status

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I view the current state of evolution overlays in a project?▼

To view evolution overlays, execute the `/ievo:overlay-status` command. It summarizes every overlay file under the `.ievo/evolution/` directory, grouping them by scope with a one-line summary and last-modified date per file.

What is an iEvo evolution overlay and when do I need to check its status?▼

An iEvo evolution overlay captures project changes within the `.ievo/evolution/` directory. You need to check its status when you want to see captured evolutions for a specific project, agent, or skill without manually inspecting each YAML file.

How are project evolution overlays grouped when displaying their status?▼

Project evolution overlays are grouped by scope, specifically categorizing files under project, agents, and skills directories. This grouping helps organize the summary information and last-modified dates for each overlay file.

Do I need YAML parsing capabilities to list iEvo evolution overlays?▼

Yes, the skill requires YAML parsing capabilities to read the overlay files. It also requires access to the `.ievo/evolution/` directory to successfully list and summarize the project's evolution overlays.

What is the best way to audit captured evolutions without manually inspecting files?▼

The best way to audit captured evolutions is using the `/ievo:overlay-status` command. It provides a consolidated summary of all overlay files, eliminating the need to manually inspect individual files under `.ievo/evolution/`.