Which scopes are checked by the GitHub Authenticator?

The skill verifies common required scopes including 'repo' for repository control, 'workflow' for GitHub Actions, and 'admin:org' for organizational data.

How do I fix GitHub 'Bad credentials' errors in Claude?

This skill identifies the 'HTTP 401' error and guides you through running 'gh auth refresh' or a fresh login to restore your access.

Can I use this skill to switch between GitHub accounts?

Yes, the skill provides a workflow to logout of the current account and authenticate with a different one using the GitHub CLI.

Does this work with GitHub Enterprise?

Yes, during the login workflow, the skill allows you to select between GitHub.com and GitHub Enterprise hosts.

GitHub Authenticator

Name: GitHub Authenticator
Author: EdanStarfire

byEdanStarfire

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Developer Tools

Automates and troubleshoots GitHub CLI authentication to ensure seamless repository access and workflow integration.

The GitHub Authenticator skill manages the lifecycle of GitHub CLI (gh) authentication, providing a robust interface for verifying, refreshing, and configuring user credentials. It simplifies complex authentication tasks by diagnosing common HTTP errors, verifying required permission scopes, and guiding users through the login process. Whether you are setting up a new environment or switching between personal and organizational accounts, this skill ensures Claude can interact with your repositories without credential-related interruptions.

Key Features

013 GitHub stars

02Streamlined GitHub CLI login and token refresh workflows

03Support for multiple account management and environment configuration

04Automated troubleshooting for HTTP 401, 403, and 404 errors

05Real-time authentication status and token health monitoring

06Granular verification of repository and workflow permission scopes

Use Cases

01Troubleshooting failed PR or repo operations due to expired authentication tokens

02Setting up GitHub CLI integration for the first time on a new machine

03Switching between different GitHub accounts for work and personal projects

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add edanstarfire/claudecode_webui github-authenticator

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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