github

Automate GitHub tasks from the command line using the gh CLI.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Bitterbot-AI/bitterbot-desktop --skill github-bitterbot-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github
Source: https://github.com/Bitterbot-AI/bitterbot-desktop/tree/main/skills/github
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Bitterbot-AI/bitterbot-desktop --skill github-bitterbot-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GitHub administration and data retrieval often require repetitive navigation and actions in the web UI. This Skill lets you manage issues, pull requests, CI runs, and API queries from the command line using the gh CLI.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue and PR management with gh commands (gh issue, gh pr) to view, create, or update items.
  • Inspect CI runs and fetch logs for quick debugging and status checks.
  • Advanced data queries with gh api for custom reporting and automation scenarios.

Quick Start

Install the GitHub CLI, authenticate, and run a simple command to list issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about github

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage GitHub issues and pull requests from the command line?

You can manage GitHub issues and pull requests from the command line by executing gh CLI commands to view, create, or update items directly without navigating the web UI. This Skill automates these tasks and outputs structured data for integration.

What's the best way to fetch GitHub CI run logs for debugging?

The best way to fetch GitHub CI run logs for debugging is using the gh CLI to inspect CI runs. This Skill executes commands to retrieve run statuses and logs directly from the terminal for quick status checks.

Do I need the gh CLI installed to query GitHub repositories outside a git directory?

Yes, you need the gh CLI installed and accessible to query GitHub repositories outside a git directory. This Skill requires gh to execute advanced queries and supports repository scoping with the --repo flag when scripting interactions.

Can I perform advanced GitHub API queries for custom reporting?

Yes, you can perform advanced GitHub API queries for custom reporting by leveraging the gh api command. This Skill automates data retrieval for custom reporting scenarios and returns structured data suitable for integration.

How does command line GitHub automation handle repository scoping?

Command line GitHub automation handles repository scoping by supporting the --repo flag with gh CLI commands. This allows you to target specific repositories for issue management, pull requests, and API queries when not in a local git directory.

Why use gh CLI for GitHub administration instead of the web UI?

Use gh CLI for GitHub administration instead of the web UI to avoid repetitive navigation and actions. This Skill automates tasks like managing issues, inspecting CI runs, and performing API queries, providing structured data output for scripting.