Can it help if I accidentally committed a password or API key?

Yes, the skill includes a specific workflow to help you identify sensitive data exposure and provides steps to remove the files from your Git history.

Does this skill explain the difference between Git and GitHub?

Absolutely, it features a conceptual guide to help beginners understand which tools are local (Git) and which are remote hosting platforms (GitHub).

How does this skill help with GitHub authentication errors?

It identifies whether you need a Personal Access Token or SSH key based on your preference and provides the exact commands to configure them for your operating system.

Can it execute Git commands for me?

Yes, within the Claude Code environment, it can run commands like git status, ssh-keygen, and configuration helpers to speed up the troubleshooting process.

GitHub Troubleshooting Assistant

Name: GitHub Troubleshooting Assistant
Author: alijilani-dev

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Developer Tools

Diagnoses and resolves common GitHub issues like authentication failures, merge conflicts, and accidental secret commits through an interactive, step-by-step workflow.

About

The GitHub Assistant is a specialized diagnostic skill designed to help developers navigate the complexities of Git and GitHub. It provides a structured troubleshooting path for the most frequent stumbling blocks, including 'password authentication removed' errors, confusion between local Git and remote GitHub environments, and critical situations like accidental sensitive data exposure. By executing commands directly and offering guided setup for SSH keys or Personal Access Tokens, it transforms frustrating technical errors into manageable, educational solutions.

Key Features

Interactive diagnostics for common Git and GitHub error messages
Step-by-step setup for Personal Access Tokens (PAT) and SSH keys
Emergency procedures for removing accidentally committed sensitive data
Guided manual resolution for complex merge conflicts
0 GitHub stars
Automated local-to-remote synchronization setup and .gitignore generation

Use Cases

Setting up a new local project to sync correctly with a GitHub repository for the first time
Identifying and fixing merge conflicts during a pull or merge operation
Resolving 'Support for password authentication was removed' errors when pushing code

About

Key Features

Interactive diagnostics for common Git and GitHub error messages
Step-by-step setup for Personal Access Tokens (PAT) and SSH keys
Emergency procedures for removing accidentally committed sensitive data
Guided manual resolution for complex merge conflicts
0 GitHub stars
Automated local-to-remote synchronization setup and .gitignore generation

Use Cases

Setting up a new local project to sync correctly with a GitHub repository for the first time
Identifying and fixing merge conflicts during a pull or merge operation
Resolving 'Support for password authentication was removed' errors when pushing code