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github-search

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

8|1|Updated Jan 4, 2026
Search Tags:#github#search#pull requests#issues#code#repositories
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/scooter-lacroix/Maestro --skill github-search-scooter-lacroix
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-search
Source: https://github.com/scooter-lacroix/Maestro/tree/main/maestro/skills/research/github-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/scooter-lacroix/Maestro --skill github-search-scooter-lacroix

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to efficiently search for code, repositories, issues, and pull requests directly on GitHub, streamlining your research and development process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Code Search: Find specific code snippets across repositories using advanced search queries.
  • Issue & PR Discovery: Quickly locate relevant issues or pull requests based on keywords and labels.
  • Repository Lookup: Gather information about specific GitHub repositories.
  • Use Case: You need to find all Python functions related to "authentication" within a specific organization's repositories.

Quick Start

Use the github-search skill to find code related to 'authentication' in 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 for code and issues?▼

To search GitHub for code and issues, use query parameters to filter by type, owner, and repository name, returning matching code snippets, repositories, issues, and pull requests.

Can I find pull requests in a specific GitHub repository?▼

Yes, you can find pull requests in a specific GitHub repository by applying filters for type 'prs', owner, and repository name to narrow down the search results.

Do I need a GitHub token to search repositories?▼

Yes, searching repositories requires an MCP server configuration with a GitHub token for authenticated access to query code, issues, and pull requests.

What's the best way to find Python functions across an organization's repositories?▼

The best way to find Python functions across an organization's repositories is using code search with advanced query parameters filtered by specific keywords like 'authentication'.

Does GitHub search support filtering by issues and labels?▼

Yes, GitHub search supports filtering by type 'issues' to quickly locate relevant issues based on keywords and labels within specified repositories.

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