github-repo-management

Automate GitHub repository management by using the gh CLI or curl with the REST API to clone, create, fork, and configure repos. This reduces manual setup work across user and organization scopes.

Yes, you can manage GitHub Actions workflows and secrets via the command line. The Skill uses gh CLI and REST API calls to configure, update, and manage these resources across your repositories.

You do not need the gh CLI if you have curl. The Skill supports gh CLI first, but provides a git and curl fallback requiring a valid GITHUB_TOKEN for authenticated REST API operations.

The best way to create a new repository and configure its default remote is using the gh CLI. You can then push your initial commit directly through automated command line operations.

Yes, this approach works for managing both user and organization GitHub repositories. It supports creating, cloning, forking, and configuring remotes, secrets, releases, and workflows across both scopes.

Use a REST API fallback for GitHub repository automation in environments without the gh CLI installed. It requires curl and a valid GITHUB_TOKEN to execute authenticated operations.