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github-repo-management

Create, clone, fork, and configure GitHub repositories using gh CLI or REST API.

Updated Jul 3, 2026
Search Tags:#git#github#repository#gh cli#rest api#releases#branch protection
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CHENHUI-X/toolbox --skill github-repo-management-chenhui-x
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-repo-management
Source: https://github.com/CHENHUI-X/toolbox/tree/main/custom-skills/github/github-repo-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CHENHUI-X/toolbox --skill github-repo-management-chenhui-x

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Managing GitHub repositories involves many repetitive operations—cloning, forking, creating repos, setting branch protection, managing secrets, and publishing releases. This Skill provides ready-to-run commands for every common repository operation, with both the gh CLI and a git + curl fallback when the CLI is unavailable. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Repository Lifecycle: Clone, create (including from templates and organizations), fork, and sync forks with upstream remotes. - Configuration & Security: Edit repo settings, manage topics, configure branch protection rules, and set GitHub Actions secrets. - Releases & CI: Create releases with generated notes, upload assets, list and rerun workflow runs, and trigger workflow dispatches. - Use Case: You need to bootstrap a new open-source project: create a private repo from a template, push existing local code, add branch protection on main, set an API key secret, and publish a v1.0.0 release—all with copy-paste commands. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a new private GitHub repository named my-project, clone it locally, and set up branch protection on the main branch.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-repo-management

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

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How do I create a GitHub repository from the command line?▼

Use gh repo create with flags like --public, --private, --description, and --clone to create and clone in one step. Without the gh CLI, send a POST request with curl to https://api.github.com/user/repos using your GITHUB_TOKEN, then clone or push an existing local directory.

How do I fork a repo and keep it in sync with upstream?▼

Fork with gh repo fork owner/repo --clone, or POST to /repos/owner/repo/forks via the API. To sync, add the original repo as an upstream remote, then fetch upstream, merge upstream/main into your main branch, and push to origin.

Can I manage GitHub repos without the gh CLI installed?▼

Yes, every operation has a git plus curl fallback that calls the GitHub REST API directly with a GITHUB_TOKEN. The token can come from the environment, a .env file, or the git credential store.

How do I set GitHub Actions secrets via the API?▼

Secrets must be encrypted with the repository's public key before the PUT request, which requires Python with PyNaCl to build a SealedBox. Because this is involved, gh secret set is strongly recommended when the CLI is available.

How do I set up branch protection on GitHub with curl?▼

Send a PUT request to /repos/{owner}/{repo}/branches/{branch}/protection with a JSON body specifying required status checks, required approving review counts, and admin enforcement. A GET on the same endpoint shows the current protection rules.

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