difit▌
yoshiko-pg/difit · updated Apr 8, 2026
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Request code reviews from users on Git commits and uncommitted changes.
- ›Supports reviewing single commits, comparing branches, and inspecting uncommitted changes with flexible command syntax
- ›Returns review comments to stdout when provided; treats server shutdown without comments as no feedback
- ›Requires a Git-managed directory to function
- ›Integrates into development workflows to gather feedback before pushing changes
Difit
Overview
This skill requests a code review from the user using difit.
Before running commands, choose <difit-command> using the following rule:
- If
command -v difitsucceeds, usedifit. - Otherwise, use
npx difit. - If falling back to
npx difitwould require network access in a sandboxed environment without network permission, request escalated permissions and user approval before running it.
If the user leaves review comments, they are printed to stdout when the chosen difit command exits. When review comments are returned, continue work and address them. If the server is shut down without comments, treat it as "no review comments were provided." Restarting it is unnecessary. Manual verification of whether the page launched correctly is also unnecessary.
Commands
- Review uncommitted changes before commit:
<difit-command> . - Review the HEAD commit:
<difit-command> - Review staging area changes:
<difit-command> staged - Review unstaged changes only:
<difit-command> working
Basic Usage:
<difit-command> <target> # View single commit diff. ex: difit 6f4a9b7
<difit-command> <target> [compare-with] # Compare two commits/branches. ex: difit feature main
Optional Startup Comments
If there is something you want to tell the user when difit opens, attach it as startup comments with --comment.
This is useful for review findings, explanations, and any context the user should see directly on the diff.
<difit-command> <target> [compare-with] \
--comment '{"type":"thread","filePath":"src/foobar.ts","position":{"side":"old","line":102},"body":"line 1\nline 2"}' \
--comment '{"type":"thread","filePath":"src/example.ts","position":{"side":"new","line":{"start":36,"end":39}},"body":"Range comment for L36-L39"}'
- Use
type: "thread"for each comment. - Write comment bodies in the language the user is using.
- Use
position.side: "new"for lines that exist on the target side of the diff. - Use
position.side: "old"for lines that exist only on the deleted side. - Use range comments for issues that span multiple lines.
- Never copy secrets, tokens, passwords, API keys, private keys, or other credential-like material from the diff into
--commentbodies or any command-line arguments.
Including Untracked Files
For uncommitted changes, if files not yet added to git should also appear in the diff, add --include-untracked.
<difit-command> . --include-untracked
Constraints
Can only be used inside a Git-managed directory.
How to use difit on Cursor
AI-first code editor with Composer
Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add difit
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches difit from GitHub repository yoshiko-pg/difit and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate difit. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /difit) or your agent's skill management interface.
Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.
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Use Cases▌
User Story & Requirements Generation
Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Competitive Analysis
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Roadmap Prioritization
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale
Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster
Stakeholder Communication
Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations
Example
Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement
Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
- ›Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
- ›Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
- ›Stakeholder contact information and communication channels
Time Estimate
30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements
Installation Steps
- 1.Install product management skill
- 2.Start with user story generation for known feature
- 3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
- 4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
- 5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
- 6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
- 7.Share effective prompts with product team
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
- ⚠Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
- ⚠Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
- ⚠Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
- ⚠Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
- +Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
- +Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
- +Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
- +Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
- +Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition
✗ Don't
- −Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
- −Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
- −Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
- −Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
- −Don't ignore company-specific context and culture
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
- ★Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
- ★Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
- ★Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.
Learning Path▌
- 1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
- 2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
- 3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
- 4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation
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Ratings
4.5★★★★★25 reviews- ★★★★★Daniel Mehta· Dec 24, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: difit is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Zaid Martinez· Dec 20, 2024
difit reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- ★★★★★Nia Li· Dec 16, 2024
I recommend difit for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Nov 15, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: difit is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Anaya Tandon· Nov 11, 2024
difit has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Nia Thomas· Nov 7, 2024
Useful defaults in difit — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Chen Thomas· Oct 26, 2024
Registry listing for difit matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Oct 6, 2024
difit is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Zaid Reddy· Oct 2, 2024
difit fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Sakshi Patil· Sep 21, 2024
Useful defaults in difit — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
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