What is the difference between Core and Search API limits?

The Core API covers most REST endpoints with a 5,000 requests/hour limit for authenticated users, while the Search API handles specialized code and repository searches with a more restrictive limit of 30 requests/minute.

What happens when I hit my GitHub rate limit?

GitHub will return an HTTP 403 Forbidden error. This skill helps you avoid this by showing exactly how many requests you have left and providing the specific time your quota will reset.

Does this skill cache the rate limit status?

Yes, it caches status for 5 minutes to improve performance. However, you can use the --no-cache flag to bypass the cache and fetch live data directly from GitHub.

How can I increase my GitHub API rate limit?

You can increase your limit by using a Personal Access Token (PAT). Authenticated requests raise your Core API quota from 60 requests per hour to 5,000 requests per hour.

GitHub Rate Limit Monitor

Name: GitHub Rate Limit Monitor
Author: Mearman

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Analytics & Monitoring

Monitors and tracks GitHub API quota usage to prevent request exhaustion during automated development tasks.

The GitHub Rate Limit skill provides real-time visibility into your GitHub API usage, allowing you to track remaining request quotas for both Core and Search endpoints. It identifies your current authentication status—whether you're using unauthenticated IP-based limits or high-volume Personal Access Tokens—and provides precise timestamps for when your limits will reset. This tool is essential for developers performing bulk operations or running automated scripts, ensuring you can manage your API consumption proactively and avoid '403 Forbidden' errors during critical workflows.

Key Features

01Support for Personal Access Tokens (PAT) to monitor high-volume limits

022 GitHub stars

03Real-time monitoring of Core and Search API quotas

04Built-in 5-minute caching with manual bypass capability

05Precise tracking of remaining requests and reset timestamps

06Detailed breakdown of authentication status and IP-based limits

Use Cases

01Debugging rate limit exhaustion issues in automated CI/CD or scraping scripts

02Verifying available API quota before executing bulk repository migrations or updates

03Monitoring API consumption patterns during high-intensity development sessions

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mearman/marketplace github-rate-limit

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