github-scout

Search GitHub repositories for code patterns, implementations, and issues.

Updated Jan 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/raydocs/antiflowskills --skill github-scout
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-scout
Source: https://github.com/raydocs/antiflowskills/tree/main/.factory/skills/github-scout
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/raydocs/antiflowskills --skill github-scout

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GitHub Scout helps developers quickly locate relevant code patterns, implementations, and examples across GitHub repositories to inform design and implementation decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Global code search across public and private repos to surface patterns and reference implementations.
  • Discover issues, discussions, and examples that illustrate solutions and trade-offs.
  • Use cases include researching a feature's implementation style, finding best practices, and collecting reusable snippets from real projects.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to search GitHub for a pattern, for example: find how to implement OAuth in a web app

Frequently Asked Questions about github-scout

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search GitHub repositories for code patterns and reference implementations?

You can search GitHub for code patterns by asking the assistant to find specific implementations, such as researching how to implement OAuth in a web app. GitHub Scout summarizes code, issues, and discussions across public and private repositories to surface relevant examples.

Can I search for code examples inside my organization's private GitHub repos?

Yes, GitHub Scout applies its code search to both public and private repositories. This enables you to discover internal patterns, reference implementations, and known issues across your organization's codebase.

How do I find known issues and discussions related to a specific framework on GitHub?

GitHub Scout supports searching issues and discussions across GitHub repositories. It locates and summarizes these conversations to illustrate solutions, trade-offs, and known problems for the framework you are researching.

Do I need the gh CLI installed to search GitHub for code examples?

Yes, GitHub Scout requires the gh CLI to fetch live data from GitHub. This command-line interface allows the Skill to access and search repositories, issues, and discussions for code patterns and implementations.

What is the best way to find how other projects implement a specific feature across GitHub?

The best way to find feature implementations is to search GitHub globally for code patterns and examples. GitHub Scout surfaces real-world implementations and reusable snippets across multiple languages and frameworks, prioritized by content quality signals.

Does GitHub Scout search across multiple programming languages and frameworks?

Yes, GitHub Scout searches across languages and frameworks to find code patterns and implementations. It applies global code search to surface reference implementations and examples regardless of the specific technology stack.