multi-repo-stale-lock-recovery
Diagnose and recover from stale git lock files in multi-repo workspaces, especially with submodules
Best use case
multi-repo-stale-lock-recovery is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Diagnose and recover from stale git lock files in multi-repo workspaces, especially with submodules
Teams using multi-repo-stale-lock-recovery should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/multi-repo-stale-lock-recovery/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How multi-repo-stale-lock-recovery Compares
| Feature / Agent | multi-repo-stale-lock-recovery | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Diagnose and recover from stale git lock files in multi-repo workspaces, especially with submodules
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Multi-Repo Stale Lock Recovery When bulk operations fail across multiple repos with `.git/index.lock` errors, check for stale crashes from background processes (especially with submodules). Use `lsof` to verify no git process is actually running, then safely remove the lock file and retry. If the lock reappears immediately after cleanup, a background process may still be running — wait briefly and monitor with `ps` before retrying. In submodule-heavy workspaces, lock files in one repo can reference another's submodule path.
Related Skills
interactive-report-generator
Generate interactive HTML reports with Plotly visualizations from data analysis results. Supports dashboards, charts, and professional styling.
data-validation-reporter
Generate interactive validation reports with quality scoring, missing data analysis, and type checking. Combines Pandas validation, Plotly visualization, and YAML configuration for comprehensive data quality reporting.
repo-ecosystem-hygiene
Interpret the daily read-only repo ecosystem hygiene audit and route remediation through approved workflows.
orcaflex-reporting-fixture-proof-pattern
Build and extend fixture-backed OrcaFlex reporting proof paths in digitalmodel using stable metadata baselines, normalized HTML snapshots, and reusable reporting test helpers.
repo-sync
Smart repository synchronization across workspace-hub ecosystem — diagnoses and fixes pull failures (detached HEAD, diverged branches, uncommitted changes)
repo-structure
Canonical source layout, test mirroring, root cleanliness, gitignore, docs classification, and committed artifact rules for all workspace-hub tier-1 repos. Consult before creating directories or files in any submodule.
repo-portfolio-steering
Generate a one-page portfolio steering report for workspace-hub. Use when the user invokes /repo-portfolio-steering, asks about harness vs engineering balance, wants a portfolio health check, or asks which repos to fund next. Reports on portfolio steering, GTM readiness, and provider activity balance.
repo-mission-portfolio-audit
Audit the workspace-hub repo portfolio to extract each repo's mission, identify documentation gaps, and prioritize a plan/approval sequence with explicit LLM-wiki weighting for future issue triage.
mixed-ops-vs-repo-fix-plan-boundary
Plan mixed operational-vs-repo remediation issues by proving live-state classification first, then only proposing code changes for confirmed repo-owned failure paths.
repo-separation-for-sensitive-data
Architecture pattern for splitting confidential data and reusable algorithms across repos
recover-from-stale-git-locks
Diagnose and recover from stale git lock files caused by crashed background processes
nested-git-repo-stash-safety
How to safely stash changes in a parent repo containing dirty nested git repositories