colin

Colin is a context engine designed to keep AI agent skills current by pulling live data from sources like GitHub, Linear, Notion, and HTTP endpoints. It uses template-based skill definitions with automatic dependency tracking and caching, so only stale content gets recompiled—saving compute resources and ensuring agents always have the latest information. Colin integrates directly with Claude Code, writing compiled skills to the skills folder for immediate availability. The engine tracks source versions and LLM call results separately, intelligently reusing cached outputs when source data hasn't changed. Operations teams benefit by automating the labor-intensive task of keeping agent knowledge synchronized with live systems.

[{"step":"Identify the source type and target. Determine whether you need updates from GitHub (e.g., a repository), Linear (e.g., a project), Notion (e.g., a database), or an HTTP endpoint (e.g., a REST API).","tip":"Use the exact identifier (e.g., repository name, project ID, or URL) to ensure Colin fetches the correct data."},{"step":"Specify the focus area. Tell Colin what to prioritize, such as bugs, new features, documentation, or specific keywords.","tip":"Narrowing the focus (e.g., 'only critical bugs') reduces noise and speeds up the summary process."},{"step":"Run the prompt in a Python environment with Colin installed. Example:","tip":"Ensure your Python environment has the `colin` package installed (`pip install colin`) and the necessary API keys/tokens for the source (e.g., GitHub PAT, Linear API key)."},{"step":"Review the output and take action. Use the summarized updates to inform your next steps, such as updating documentation, testing fixes, or adjusting project plans.","tip":"Cross-reference Colin’s output with your internal tools (e.g., Jira, Slack) to validate the impact of changes."},{"step":"Automate the process. Set up a cron job or scheduled task to run Colin periodically (e.g., daily) and push updates to your team’s communication channels (e.g., Slack, email).","tip":"Use tools like `cron` (Linux/macOS) or Task Scheduler (Windows) to automate updates. For Claude agents, integrate Colin into your workflow via the `colin` skill."}]