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github-search

Search GitHub code, repositories, issues, and PRs with filters.

2|Updated Jan 9, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#MCP#search#GitHub#issues#code#PRs
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MitchellkellerLG/claude-workspace-template --skill github-search-mitchellkellerlg
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-search
Source: https://github.com/MitchellkellerLG/claude-workspace-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/github-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MitchellkellerLG/claude-workspace-template --skill github-search-mitchellkellerlg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

GitHub hosts vast amounts of code, issues, and PRs across many repositories, making it hard to locate relevant information quickly. This Skill provides fast, centralized search capabilities across code, repositories, issues, and PRs via MCP, reducing manual digging and speeding up discovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-repo code search across multiple repositories with optional filters
  • Issue and PR discovery with owner/repo filters and search syntax
  • MCP-integrated queries that feed results directly into Claude workflows for rapid decision making
  • Use Case: When evaluating a new library, quickly surface a list of matching code snippets, issues, and PR discussions to assess activity and relevance

Quick Start

Run a search across GitHub using the runtime harness. Example: 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 across multiple GitHub repositories for code at once?▼

To search across multiple GitHub repositories for code, run the script with the --type "code" option and a targeted query, which surfaces matching code snippets instantly without manual digging.

Can I filter GitHub issues and PRs by owner or repository?▼

Yes, you can filter GitHub issues and PRs by applying the optional --owner and --repo flags, which narrow discovery results to specific projects and surface relevant discussions quickly.

Do I need an MCP server to search GitHub code and issues?▼

Yes, searching GitHub code and issues requires an MCP server setup, which integrates queries directly into Claude workflows to enable centralized discovery and rapid decision making.

What is the best way to discover relevant GitHub PRs for a security audit?▼

The best way to discover relevant GitHub PRs for a security audit is running the --type "prs" search with optional owner filters, which feeds matching pull request discussions directly into your workflow.

Does this GitHub search approach work for evaluating new libraries?▼

Yes, this GitHub search approach works for evaluating new libraries by instantly surfacing matching code snippets, open issues, and PR discussions to help you assess project activity and relevance.

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