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github-kb

Find and cite evidence from GitHub repositories using the gh CLI.

2|Updated Oct 12, 2011
Search Tags:#github#search#citations#code-review#repositories#pull-requests#gh-cli
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aming/dotfiles --skill github-kb
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-kb
Source: https://github.com/aming/dotfiles/tree/main/agents/dot-agents/skills/github-kb
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aming/dotfiles --skill github-kb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Answer questions about GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, releases, or README/docs using the gh CLI to find and cite sources. Only trigger this skill when the user explicitly mentions GitHub; when they do, use it even if they don’t provide a full repo link. Prefer public repositories; if a repo is ambiguous, ask a quick clarifying question or propose the most likely repo and confirm.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • gh CLI powered search and retrieval of repository data (repos, issues, PRs, releases, READMEs)
  • Concise, citation-backed answers with direct links to evidence
  • Use cases include quick repo inquiries, status checks, and documentation lookups; ability to offer a structured report on demand

Quick Start

Use gh to locate relevant GitHub information and provide concise, cited answers.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-kb

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find and cite information from GitHub issues and pull requests?▼

To find and cite GitHub issues and pull requests, use the gh CLI to search repository data and retrieve concise answers with direct source links. This approach returns structured citations pointing directly to the retrieved GitHub evidence.

Can I get a detailed report for a GitHub repository query?▼

Yes, you can request an optional detailed report for a GitHub repository query. The system provides concise, citation-backed answers by default and can expand into a structured report on demand using gh CLI data retrieval.

Does searching GitHub repositories require a full repository URL?▼

No, searching GitHub repositories does not require a full URL. You can use owner/repo queries or ambiguous repository names, and the system will either ask a quick clarifying question or propose and confirm the most likely repository.

Do I need gh CLI access to look up GitHub releases and READMEs?▼

Yes, you need gh CLI access to look up GitHub releases and READMEs. The gh CLI powers the search and retrieval of repository data, requiring this tool to fetch and cite evidence from public repositories by default.

What happens when a GitHub repository name is ambiguous during a search?▼

When a GitHub repository name is ambiguous, the system prioritizes public repositories and asks a quick clarifying question or proposes the most likely repository for confirmation before returning cited search results.

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