github

Manage GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, and Actions via the gh CLI.

3|1|Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HouseGarofalo/claude-code-base --skill github-housegarofalo
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Skill: github
Source: https://github.com/HouseGarofalo/claude-code-base/tree/main/.claude/skills/github
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HouseGarofalo/claude-code-base --skill github-housegarofalo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines all your GitHub interactions, from managing repositories and pull requests to automating CI/CD workflows and security checks, eliminating the need to navigate the GitHub web interface for common tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pull Request Management: Create, review, merge, and monitor pull requests efficiently.
  • Issue Tracking: Create, list, update, and close issues with ease.
  • Repository Operations: Clone, create, and manage repositories.
  • CI/CD Automation: Interact with GitHub Actions workflows, view runs, and cancel jobs.
  • Code Security: Access security alerts and vulnerability information.
  • Use Case: Quickly create a pull request for your feature-branch targeting main, add a reviewer, and then check the status of the associated GitHub Actions workflow.

Quick Start

Use the github skill to create a pull request with the title "Implement user authentication" from the "dev" branch to the "main" branch.

Frequently Asked Questions about github

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

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How do I manage pull requests from the command line?

The GitHub CLI enables command-line control to create, review, merge, and monitor pull requests directly from your terminal. This eliminates the need to navigate the GitHub web interface for common code submission tasks.

Can I check GitHub Actions workflow status using the gh CLI?

Yes, you can interact with GitHub Actions workflows using the gh CLI to view runs and cancel jobs. This allows you to monitor CI/CD pipelines and automate workflows directly from the command line.

Do I need to navigate the web interface to manage GitHub issues?

No, you can create, list, update, and close GitHub issues entirely from the command line. This provides comprehensive project management control without leaving your terminal environment.

What is the best way to automate repository operations and code security checks?

Using the gh CLI for repository operations allows you to clone, create, and manage repositories while accessing security alerts and vulnerability information. It supports direct API access for advanced automation operations.

Does the GitHub CLI support direct API access for advanced operations?

Yes, the GitHub CLI supports direct API access to facilitate advanced operations and automation. This enables developers to script complex workflows for code submission, review, and CI/CD pipeline monitoring.