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github-research

Retrieve GitHub repository metadata, issues, commits, and READMEs via gh CLI.

13|Updated Apr 5, 2026
Search Tags:#open source#github#project analysis#gh cli#repository research#trending projects#contributor activity
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sergiocoding96/hermes-multi-agent --skill github-research-sergiocoding96
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-research
Source: https://github.com/sergiocoding96/hermes-multi-agent/tree/main/skills/github-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sergiocoding96/hermes-multi-agent --skill github-research-sergiocoding96

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually sifting through GitHub repositories, tracking trending open-source projects, and analyzing contributor activity is slow and inefficient, especially when you need up-to-date stats, issue trends, or competitive project data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Repository Deep Dives: Pull detailed stats, READMEs, commit history, and contributor data for any public GitHub repo.
  • Trend & Topic Discovery: Find trending projects, search repos by keyword or topic, and track community activity across open-source tools.
  • Use Case: A developer evaluating AI orchestration frameworks can use this skill to quickly compare top repositories, check recent issue activity for common pain points, and identify actively maintained projects with healthy contributor bases.

Quick Start

Use the github-research skill to find the top 5 trending multi-agent orchestration repositories on GitHub and pull their star counts, recent commit dates, and open issue counts.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I research GitHub repositories and compare open source projects?▼

To research GitHub repositories, you can retrieve repo metadata, README content, commit history, and contributor data. This enables structured comparison of open source projects by pulling detailed stats and recent activity to eliminate manual browsing overhead.

Can I track GitHub contributor activity and project health for public repositories?▼

Yes, you can track GitHub contributor activity and assess project health by retrieving commit history and open issue data. This allows you to identify actively maintained public repositories with healthy contributor bases and check recent issue trends for common pain points.

What is the best way to find trending GitHub projects by topic or keyword?▼

The best way to find trending GitHub projects is by searching repositories by keyword or topic. This approach tracks community activity across open-source tools, enabling quick discovery of trending projects without manual scrolling.

Does this GitHub project analysis approach require the gh CLI to fetch repository metadata?▼

Yes, this GitHub project analysis approach utilizes the gh CLI for native GitHub API access to retrieve repository metadata. If the CLI is unavailable, it applies web extraction fallbacks to gather issue data, commit history, and README content.

How do I analyze open source tool competitive data from GitHub?▼

To analyze open source tool competitive data from GitHub, you pull detailed stats and recent issue activity for competing repositories. This allows you to compare top repositories, check for common pain points, and evaluate project health based on actively maintained contributor bases.

What are the limitations of using web extraction fallbacks for GitHub repository research?▼

When using web extraction fallbacks for GitHub repository research, limitations include potential restrictions on retrieving comprehensive commit history and contributor data. Native GitHub API access via the gh CLI provides more structured and reliable extraction of repo metadata and issue data.

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