Clean Copy

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tldraw

clean-copy

Reimplement the current branch on a new branch with a clean, narrative-quality git commit history. Use when asked to make a clean copy branch, clean up commit history by replaying work, or rebuild a branch as reviewable commits.

Overview

Publisher	tldraw
Repository	`tldraw`
Skill name	`clean-copy`
Stars	50.4K
Forks	3.5K
Bundled files	Instructions only
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by tldraw on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Clean Copy AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw.git /tmp/tldraw
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/tldraw/skills/clean-copy .claude/skills/clean-copy

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Clean Copy in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Clean Copy on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Clean Copy is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Clean copy

Reimplement the current branch on a new branch with a clean, narrative-quality commit history suitable for reviewer comprehension.

Workflow

Gather context:
- Source branch: git branch --show-current.
- Working tree: git status --short.
- Commits since main: git log main..HEAD --oneline.
- Diff summary: git diff main...HEAD --stat.
Validate the source branch:
- Ensure there are no uncommitted changes or merge conflicts.
- Confirm the source branch is up to date with main.
Choose the new branch name:
- Use the user's requested name when provided.
- Otherwise use <source-branch>-clean.
Analyze the diff:
- Study all changes between the source branch and main.
- Understand the final intended state before recreating it.
Create the clean branch from main.
Plan the commit storyline:
- Break the implementation into self-contained logical steps.
- Each step should read like a stage of development in a tutorial.
Reimplement the work:
- Recreate the final changes step by step.
- Commit after each coherent idea.
- Use clear commit subjects and descriptions.
- Use git commit --no-verify for intermediate commits so hooks do not block temporarily incomplete states.
Verify correctness:
- Confirm the final clean branch state exactly matches the original source branch.
- Run the final commit without --no-verify so normal checks run.
Open a pull request using the pr skill.
- Include a link to the original branch in the PR description.

Rules

Never add yourself or an AI tool as an author, contributor, or co-author.
Never include AI attribution in commits or PR content.
The final clean branch must be identical to the source branch.
Do not force push unless the user explicitly asks for it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Clean Copy AI skill do?

Why use Clean Copy on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Clean Copy is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Clean Copy in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw/tree/main/skills/clean-copy. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Clean Copy?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Clean Copy?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Clean Copy with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Clean Copy AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by tldraw. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Clean copy

Workflow

Rules

Frequently asked questions

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