Agent skill
fossil-ui
This skill should be used when the user asks to "convert git to fossil", "export repo to fossil", "browse git history in fossil", "launch fossil UI", or "view timeline in fossil". Exports current git repository to Fossil database and launches web UI for browsing.
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Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/tree/main/skills/development/fossil-ui
SKILL.md
Fossil UI
Export current git repository to Fossil database and launch web UI for browsing.
Workflow
1. Verify Prerequisites
bash
which fossil && fossil version
If fossil not installed:
bash
# macOS
brew install fossil
# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt-get install fossil
2. Generate Database Path
Store in temp directory with project-based naming:
/tmp/fossil-ui/<project-dirname>.fossil
Example: /Users/choi/.claude -> /tmp/fossil-ui/claude.fossil
bash
mkdir -p /tmp/fossil-ui
3. Clean Existing Database
Remove existing database before creating new one (ephemeral usage):
bash
rm -f /tmp/fossil-ui/<name>.fossil
4. Export and Import
bash
git fast-export --all | fossil import --git /tmp/fossil-ui/<name>.fossil
5. Launch Fossil UI
bash
fossil ui --page timeline /tmp/fossil-ui/<name>.fossil
If port 8080 is in use:
bash
fossil ui --page timeline -P 8081 /tmp/fossil-ui/<name>.fossil
Browser opens automatically to timeline view. Press Ctrl+C to stop the server.
Notes
- Fossil admin password is displayed during import (save for UI admin access)
- Database is self-contained single file
- Verify import:
fossil info -R /tmp/fossil-ui/<name>.fossil - Temp files are cleaned on system reboot
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