observe-trace vs fp-types-ref
observe-trace and fp-types-ref are both productivity skills. fp-types-ref scores higher (89 vs 84 out of 100). observe-trace has more GitHub stars (79k), and observe-trace was updated more recently (today). The table compares them side by side.
| observe-trace | fp-types-ref | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84 / 100 | 89 / 100 |
| What it does | Trace agent execution by collecting spans and building a trace tree for a task | Quick reference for fp-ts types. Use when user asks which type to use, needs Option/Either/Task decision help, or wants fp-ts imports. |
| Publisher | Community: ruvnet | Community: sickn33 |
| Grades | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A |
| npm downloads a week | Not on npm | Not on npm |
| Runs | Skill | Skill |
| Works with | Claude Code, Claude apps | Claude Code, Claude apps |
| GitHub stars | 78,611 | 48,364 |
| Last commit | 23 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Listed since | 22 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Install observe-trace | Install fp-types-ref |
Questions
Is observe-trace or fp-types-ref more popular?
observe-trace has more GitHub stars: 78,611.
Can I use observe-trace and fp-types-ref together?
Yes. AI assistants can load several skills at once. Install both and the assistant picks the right one for each task.