github-readonly-live

Query GitHub REST API issues, pull requests, commits, and file contents.

86|42|Updated May 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NVIDIA/nemoclaw-community --skill github-readonly-live
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: github-readonly-live
Source: https://github.com/NVIDIA/nemoclaw-community/tree/main/examples/recipes/nvidia/developer-community-chief-of-staff/agents/hermes/skills/github-readonly-live
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NVIDIA/nemoclaw-community --skill github-readonly-live

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a secure, read-only interface to interact with live GitHub repository data, ensuring that agents can access current information without violating sandbox security policies or risking unauthorized write operations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Live Data Retrieval: Fetch real-time issues, pull requests, commits, and repository contents directly from the GitHub API.
  • Policy-Enforced Security: Operates under strict, pre-defined sandbox constraints that prevent unauthorized write access or exposure of sensitive environment variables.
  • Use Case: Use this skill to verify the current status of an open pull request or to list recent commits in a repository when the local cached data is outdated or unavailable.

Quick Start

Use the github-readonly-live skill to list the twenty most recent open issues from the configured repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-readonly-live

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch live GitHub repository data like issues and pull requests in a secure read-only environment?

Fetch live GitHub repository data by utilizing authenticated, read-only access to GitHub REST API endpoints. This skill queries issues, pull requests, commits, and file contents within a strictly defined, policy-scoped sandbox to ensure secure interaction.

Can I query current GitHub commits without risking unauthorized write operations?

Yes, you can query current GitHub commits without risking unauthorized write operations. The skill operates under strict, pre-defined sandbox constraints that prevent unauthorized write access and external network calls while retrieving real-time data.

Does this GitHub API integration require environment-injected tokens for authentication?

Yes, this GitHub API integration requires environment-injected tokens for authentication. It ensures secure interaction by utilizing these tokens to access repository inspection and data retrieval endpoints within the policy-scoped sandbox.

What is the best way to inspect live GitHub repository contents when local cached data is outdated?

The best way to inspect live GitHub repository contents when local cached data is outdated is to use a secure, policy-scoped live data retrieval skill. It fetches real-time issues, pull requests, commits, and file contents directly from the GitHub API.

What are the limitations of using a read-only GitHub API sandbox for repository inspection?

Limitations of using a read-only GitHub API sandbox include the strict prevention of unauthorized write operations and external network calls. It is designed exclusively for repository inspection and data retrieval, ensuring no modifications occur.

When do I need live GitHub data access instead of relying on local cached repository files?

You need live GitHub data access when verifying the current status of an open pull request or listing recent commits if local cached repository files are outdated or unavailable for your immediate inspection tasks.