gh-cli

Translate GitHub repository, issue, PR, and workflow management into gh CLI commands.

Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jaydeland/Tony --skill gh-cli-jaydeland
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gh-cli
Source: https://github.com/jaydeland/Tony/tree/main/.claude/skills/gh-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jaydeland/Tony --skill gh-cli-jaydeland

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Simplifies and accelerates GitHub project management by enabling comprehensive repository, issue, PR, project, release, and secret operations entirely from the command line.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified GitHub control: Manage repos, issues, PRs, projects, pages, releases, and secrets without leaving the terminal.
  • Automation & scripting: Create repeatable workflows and scripts to automate common SDLC tasks across teams.
  • Use Case: A developer can automate issue triage, PR labeling, and release tagging across multiple repos with a single script.

Quick Start

Create a new repository named example-repo and clone it locally using gh

Frequently Asked Questions about gh-cli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate GitHub issue triage and PR labeling from the terminal?

GitHub automation through the terminal is achieved by translating and orchestrating workflows via the gh CLI. This enables automated issue triage, PR labeling, and release tagging across multiple repositories using repeatable scripts.

Can I manage GitHub repositories, projects, and secrets entirely from the command line?

Managing GitHub repositories, projects, and secrets from the command line is fully supported. The gh CLI orchestrates end-to-end operations including releases, pages, and secret management without requiring a web interface.

What is the best way to create repeatable workflows for GitHub actions and deployments?

Creating repeatable workflows for GitHub actions and deployments is best handled by generating workflow scripts via the gh CLI. This provides scalable, repeatable governance of code, reviews, and deployments across teams.

Does the GitHub CLI support API requests and JSON data extraction for custom queries?

The GitHub CLI supports API requests and JSON data extraction for custom queries. It handles inputs like api_endpoint and search_query, producing structured json_data and formatted_output for downstream processing.

How do I script branch management and milestone creation across multiple repositories?

Scripting branch management and milestone creation across multiple repositories is done by passing parameters like branch_name and milestone_title to the gh CLI. It translates these into precise cli_command executions for scalable repository governance.