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github-search

Search GitHub code, repositories, issues, and pull requests.

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Search Tags:#issues#code#repositories#github-search#prs
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/parcadei/Continuous-Claude --skill github-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-search
Source: https://github.com/parcadei/Continuous-Claude/tree/main/.claude/skills/github-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/parcadei/Continuous-Claude --skill github-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly search across GitHub code, issues, and PRs to gather context for development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Code search: Locate references and usage across repos.
  • PRs & Issues: Retrieve meta and content for review.
  • Use Case: Find all usages of a library across projects.

Quick Start

uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/github_search.py --type "code" --query "authentication language:python"

Frequently Asked Questions about github-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search GitHub code across multiple repositories?▼

Search GitHub code by running the Skill with --type "code" and --query parameters. You can search across all repositories or filter by specific owner and repo names to locate code snippets, references, and usage patterns.

Can I search GitHub issues and pull requests with this tool?▼

Yes, you can search GitHub issues and PRs by setting --type to "issues" or "code" and providing your query. The Skill retrieves metadata and content for review and context gathering across repositories.

What parameters do I need to search GitHub repositories?▼

Use --type to specify search scope (code, issues, PRs), --query for your search terms, and optionally --owner and --repo to filter results. The Skill requires MCP integration and invokes the runtime harness with these parameters.

Can I filter GitHub searches by repository owner?▼

Yes, the Skill supports optional --owner and --repo filters to narrow searches to specific repositories or owners. This lets you scope code, issue, and PR searches to particular projects within GitHub.

What's the fastest way to find library usage across GitHub projects?▼

Use code search with --type "code" and your library name as the --query. The Skill locates all references and usage patterns across repositories, making it efficient for gathering context on how a library is deployed.

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