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github-search

Search GitHub repositories for CoWork skills by keyword or topic.

45|6|Updated Jan 19, 2026
Search Tags:#search#skills#GitHub#repositories#topic#discover#cowork
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ZhangHanDong/cowork-skills --skill github-search-zhanghandong
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-search
Source: https://github.com/ZhangHanDong/cowork-skills/tree/main/cli/builtin-skills/github-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ZhangHanDong/cowork-skills --skill github-search-zhanghandong

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

## What problem does it solve?

This skill helps developers quickly locate GitHub repositories that define and host skill implementations, enabling faster discovery, evaluation, and installation of CoWork skills.

## Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search by keyword to find repositories that contain agent skill implementations.
  • Filter by topic (e.g., agent-skill) to surface relevant skills.
  • Review results with metadata (owner, stars, language, topics) to decide which repositories to generate or install.

### Quick Start

Use the github-search skill to locate skill repositories by keyword or topic.

To search by keyword: cowork search <keyword>

To search by topic: cowork search <topic> --topic

To generate or install a repository: cowork generate owner/repo cowork install owner/repo

Frequently Asked Questions about github-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find GitHub repositories that host agent skill definitions?▼

To find GitHub repositories hosting agent skill definitions, use the cowork search functionality to locate repos by keyword or topic. The search returns repository metadata like owner, stars, and language to help you evaluate candidates for installation.

What is the best way to discover CoWork skill repositories on GitHub?▼

The best way to discover CoWork skill repositories is by filtering GitHub searches with specific topics like agent-skill. This surfaces relevant candidate repositories containing skill implementations, allowing you to review their metadata before generating or installing them.

How to search for GitHub repositories by topic to surface candidate skills?▼

To search for GitHub repositories by topic and surface candidate skills, run the command cowork search <topic> --topic. This filters repositories to match the specified topic and returns metadata such as owner, stars, language, and topics for evaluation.

Can I evaluate GitHub repository metadata like stars and language before installing a skill?▼

Yes, you can evaluate GitHub repository metadata before installing a skill. The cowork search functionality returns repository owner, stars, language, and topics, providing the necessary data to assess candidate skill repositories before running generation or installation commands.

What metadata does the cowork search return for evaluating skill repositories?▼

The cowork search returns repository metadata including the owner, stars, language, and topics. This data supports the evaluation of candidate skill repositories to determine if they should be generated or installed into your environment.

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