Does this skill require the GitHub CLI to be installed?

Yes, this skill functions as an interface for the 'gh' CLI, which must be installed and authenticated on your local machine.

Can I perform custom queries not covered by standard commands?

Yes, the 'gh api' command allows for advanced queries to the GitHub REST API, with JQ support for filtering specific data fields.

Can I use this skill on repositories that aren't cloned locally?

Yes, you can interact with any repository you have access to by specifying the '--repo owner/repo' flag or providing direct URLs.

How does this help with debugging failed CI builds?

Claude can use the 'gh run view' command with the '--log-failed' flag to retrieve and analyze logs from failed steps, helping you identify errors quickly.

GitHub CLI Integration

Name: GitHub CLI Integration
Author: mitsuhiko

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Collaboration Tools

Interacts with GitHub repositories to manage pull requests, issues, and CI/CD workflows directly through the gh CLI.

About

The GitHub skill empowers Claude to perform complex repository operations by leveraging the full power of the official gh CLI. It streamlines the development lifecycle by allowing users to check CI status, inspect failed workflow logs, manage issues, and perform advanced repository queries via the GitHub API. By utilizing structured JSON output and JQ filtering, this skill enables Claude to programmatically analyze repository states and automate repetitive project management tasks within the terminal environment.

Key Features

Advanced data retrieval via GitHub API integration
Structured data processing with JSON output and JQ filtering
Remote repository interaction support using the --repo flag
558 GitHub stars
Real-time monitoring of CI/CD workflow runs and step-specific logs
Comprehensive pull request and issue management using gh commands

Use Cases

Debugging failing CI/CD pipelines by fetching and analyzing specific failure logs
Automating the creation, status checking, and review process of pull requests
Generating detailed project health reports by querying repository metadata

About

Key Features

Advanced data retrieval via GitHub API integration
Structured data processing with JSON output and JQ filtering
Remote repository interaction support using the --repo flag
558 GitHub stars
Real-time monitoring of CI/CD workflow runs and step-specific logs
Comprehensive pull request and issue management using gh commands

Use Cases

Debugging failing CI/CD pipelines by fetching and analyzing specific failure logs
Automating the creation, status checking, and review process of pull requests
Generating detailed project health reports by querying repository metadata