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Manage GitHub issues, pull requests, and CI runs via the gh CLI.

Updated Feb 27, 2026
Search Tags:#ci/cd#api#github#cli#pull requests#issues
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ratbase/claw-basement --skill github-ratbase
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Skill: github
Source: https://github.com/ratbase/claw-basement/tree/main/skills/github
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ratbase/claw-basement --skill github-ratbase

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines interactions with GitHub repositories by leveraging the gh command-line interface, simplifying tasks related to issues, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pull Request Checks: Monitor the CI status of specific pull requests.
  • Workflow Run Monitoring: List and inspect recent GitHub Actions workflow runs.
  • Advanced API Queries: Utilize gh api for detailed data retrieval beyond standard commands.
  • Use Case: Quickly check if a pull request has passed its automated tests before merging.

Quick Start

Check the CI status for pull request number 55 in the owner/repo repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about github

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check the CI status of a pull request using the GitHub CLI?▼

Check the CI status of a pull request by querying the specific PR number via the gh CLI. This Skill monitors GitHub Actions workflow runs and retrieves automated test results to verify if a PR is ready for merging.

Can I retrieve structured JSON output from GitHub API queries for programmatic data handling?▼

Yes, you can retrieve structured JSON output from GitHub API queries. This Skill utilizes the `gh api` command for advanced data retrieval, enabling programmatic handling of issues, pull requests, and CI runs.

How do I monitor GitHub Actions workflow runs from the command line?▼

Monitor GitHub Actions workflow runs from the command line by listing and inspecting recent CI/CD pipelines through the `gh` CLI. This Skill facilitates direct interaction with repository workflows to track execution status.

Do I need to install and authenticate the gh CLI tool to manage GitHub issues and pull requests?▼

Yes, you must install and authenticate the `gh` CLI tool to manage GitHub issues and pull requests. This Skill requires a properly configured `gh` environment to execute repository interactions and workflow monitoring.

What is the best way to interact with GitHub repositories for managing CI/CD pipelines and issues?▼

The best way to interact with GitHub repositories for managing CI/CD pipelines and issues is leveraging the `gh` command-line interface. This Skill streamlines advanced API queries and structured data extraction for repository management.

Why does my GitHub API query fail when trying to extract structured repository data?▼

GitHub API queries fail when the `gh` CLI is not installed or authenticated. This Skill relies on a properly configured `gh` environment to execute advanced API queries and retrieve structured JSON output for programmatic data handling.

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