GitHub API Scripts Skill

Automate GitHub Project API interactions to manage project items.

6|Updated Oct 7, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #integration #GraphQL #CLI #GitHub #scripts #Projects

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npx skills add https://github.com/rjroy/vibe-garden --skill github-api-scripts-skill

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Skill: GitHub API Scripts Skill
Source: https://github.com/rjroy/vibe-garden/tree/main/compass-rose/skills/gh-api-scripts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rjroy/vibe-garden --skill github-api-scripts-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides Python scripts to interact with GitHub Project APIs, replacing brittle embedded GraphQL notes with tested, reusable operations that automate project management tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Project automation: List issues, inspect project items, and update statuses, priorities, and sizes across user or organization projects.
Add-to-project workflow: Seamlessly add repository issues to a configured project for streamlined backlog management.
Use Case: A development team wants to auto-synchronize issue statuses across a GitHub Project to reflect real-work progress.

Quick Start

Use the gh_project.sh wrapper to enumerate, retrieve, or update issues in the configured project. Example: gh_project.sh list-issues --config .compass-rose/config.json

Frequently Asked Questions about GitHub API Scripts Skill

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

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How do I automate updating issue statuses in GitHub Projects?▼

You can automate updating issue statuses in GitHub Projects by running Python scripts that interact with the GitHub Project API to modify item fields, priorities, and sizes. The provided scripts replace manual updates with tested, reusable operations for user or organization projects.

How do I add existing repository issues to a GitHub Project using the API?▼

You can add existing repository issues to a GitHub Project using the provided add-to-project workflow script. This automates backlog management by seamlessly adding repository issues to a configured project via API interactions without manual web interface operations.

What do I need to run Python scripts for GitHub Project API automation?▼

To run Python scripts for GitHub Project API automation, you need Python 3.12 or higher, the gh CLI with appropriate authentication configured, and a `.compass-rose/config.json` file to define your project settings and parameters.

Can I use GraphQL to manage GitHub Project items in bulk?▼

Yes, you can manage GitHub Project items in bulk using scripts that wrap GraphQL API interactions. The provided Python scripts handle paging and enable you to enumerate, retrieve, and update multiple project items across both user and organization projects.

What is the best way to list and retrieve issues from a GitHub Project?▼

The best way to list and retrieve issues from a GitHub Project is using the `gh_project.sh list-issues` wrapper command with your config file. This script automates API enumeration and handles paging for both user and organization projects.

Why use Python scripts instead of embedded GraphQL notes for GitHub Project automation?▼

You should use Python scripts instead of embedded GraphQL notes because scripts provide tested, reusable operations that avoid brittleness. They automate project management tasks like status synchronization with reliable error handling and paging support.