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Automate GitHub repository setup and governance configuration with the GitHub CLI and jq.

4|5|Updated Jan 19, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#templates#github#repository#codeowners#branch-protection
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/QuestNova502/claude-skills-sync --skill github-project-questnova502
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-project
Source: https://github.com/QuestNova502/claude-skills-sync/tree/main/skills/github-project/skills/github-project
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/QuestNova502/claude-skills-sync --skill github-project-questnova502

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gh, jq, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

GitHub repository setup and governance is often manual and error-prone; this skill provides a repeatable blueprint for creating new repos with proper structure, branch protection, CODEOWNERS, and PR templates to ensure consistent collaboration workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Repository setup and configuration with templates for CODEOWNERS, CONTRIBUTING, PR templates, and release workflows.
  • Governance and collaboration: enforce branch protection, approvals, and review requirements; streamline PR merge workflows.
  • Use Case: Quickly bootstrap a new project with standardized docs and risk controls, then validate configuration with a single pass.

Quick Start

Initialize a new GitHub repository with the standard templates and run the verification script to validate configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-project

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up a GitHub repository with branch protection and CODEOWNERS?▼

GitHub repository setup applies CODEOWNERS files and branch protection rules to enforce review requirements. Automating this configuration ensures consistent collaboration workflows and reduces manual errors when creating new projects.

What is the best way to automate GitHub repository governance configuration?▼

Automating GitHub repository governance uses templates for CONTRIBUTING and PR workflows to enforce approvals. This repeatable blueprint applies standardized docs and risk controls across new repositories, validating the configuration with a single verification script.

Do I need the GitHub CLI and jq to configure branch protection and CODEOWNERS?▼

Yes, GitHub CLI and jq are required dependencies to inspect and validate repository configuration. The verification script relies on these tools to ensure branch protection rules, CODEOWNERS, and PR templates are correctly applied during setup.

How do I troubleshoot PR merge issues related to branch protection rules?▼

Troubleshooting PR merge issues involves inspecting branch protection rules and CODEOWNERS configuration using the GitHub CLI. Running the verification script identifies misconfigured approval requirements or missing review templates blocking the merge workflow.

Can I bootstrap a new GitHub project with standardized docs and release workflows?▼

Bootstrapping a new GitHub project applies templates for CODEOWNERS, CONTRIBUTING, PR templates, and release workflows. This standardizes documentation and risk controls immediately, validating the applied configuration with a single automated pass.

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