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github-pr-workflow

Automate GitHub PR lifecycle from branch creation to merge.

Updated Apr 27, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#github#workflows#ci#pull-requests
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/x-TheFox/Corvus --skill github-pr-workflow-x-thefox
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-pr-workflow
Source: https://github.com/x-TheFox/Corvus/tree/main/skills/github/github-pr-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/x-TheFox/Corvus --skill github-pr-workflow-x-thefox

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Managing PR lifecycles on GitHub—branch creation, review, CI, and merge—manually is error-prone and time consuming.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Branch and PR lifecycle automation: create branches, open PRs, trigger CI checks, and merge according to policy.
  • Multi-method integration: supports gh CLI and raw GitHub REST API calls with curl fallbacks for environments without gh.
  • Use Case: Open-source teams can standardize PR workflows from forked repos to automated merges, improving velocity and consistency.

Quick Start

Use this guide to automate the PR lifecycle from branch creation to merge in a GitHub repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-pr-workflow

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub pull request workflows from branch creation to merge?▼

Automating GitHub PR lifecycle management handles branch creation, PR creation, CI status monitoring, and merge execution using gh CLI, PR API calls, and curl fallbacks to streamline end-to-end workflows.

Can I automate pull request creation and CI monitoring using the GitHub API?▼

Automating PR creation and CI monitoring uses GitHub PR API calls and curl fallbacks to trigger checks and track status. This supports multi-method integration for environments without gh CLI.

Do I need the gh CLI installed to automate GitHub PR lifecycle management?▼

You do not need the gh CLI installed to automate GitHub PR lifecycle management. The implementation supports raw GitHub REST API calls with curl fallbacks for environments lacking the gh CLI.

What is the best way to standardize pull request workflows for open-source teams?▼

Standardizing pull request workflows for open-source teams is best achieved by automating the PR lifecycle from forked repositories to automated merges. This improves development velocity and consistency across contributions.

Why does my automated pull request merge fail when CI checks are still running?▼

Automated pull request merges fail when CI checks are still running because merge workflows adhere to policy requirements. The automation monitors CI status via API calls and only proceeds once checks complete successfully.

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