github-solution-finder

Run multi-constraint GitHub searches to find open-source libraries.

Updated Dec 10, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/KhaledMKhaled/FodaStore --skill github-solution-finder-khaledmkhaled
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-solution-finder
Source: https://github.com/KhaledMKhaled/FodaStore/tree/main/.local/secondary_skills/github-solution-finder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KhaledMKhaled/FodaStore --skill github-solution-finder-khaledmkhaled

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It prevents rebuilding software from scratch by helping you quickly locate established, actively maintained open-source repositories on GitHub for a specific need.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • GitHub search operator recipes: Use stars, language, freshness signals (pushed/created), topics, license, and negation/exclusion to narrow results precisely.
  • Quality/health evaluation heuristics: Screen candidates using recency, star thresholds, issue ratio, contributors, releases, and license constraints.
  • Recommendation output templates: Produce a consistent comparison summary that supports quick decision-making.
  • Decision rules for selecting among options: Choose the best fit based on relative popularity and recency, and handle dead-but-popular projects via forks.

Quick Start

Ask: “Find an actively maintained GitHub library in Python for rate limiting that is not archived and has strong freshness, then return the top 3 candidates with stars, pushed date, license, and a one-line pitch for each.”

Frequently Asked Questions about github-solution-finder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find actively maintained open-source libraries on GitHub?

To find actively maintained open-source libraries on GitHub, apply multi-constraint search qualifiers like `stars:` for popularity, `pushed:` for maintenance freshness, and `archived:false` to exclude dead repositories. This filters candidates to battle-tested projects with recent commit activity.

What GitHub search qualifiers help evaluate repository health for dependency selection?

Key GitHub search qualifiers for repository health evaluation include `stars:` for popularity, `pushed:` for commit recency, `archived:false` to exclude dead projects, `license:` for compliance, and `topic:` for relevance. These filters narrow dependency selection to active, compliant repositories.

How can I filter GitHub repositories by license and language for my project?

Filter GitHub repositories by license and language using the `license:` and `language:` search qualifiers. This ensures selected open-source libraries match your project's compliance requirements and tech stack before evaluating popularity and maintenance freshness.

What is the best way to choose between popular but archived GitHub libraries?

When choosing between popular but archived GitHub libraries, evaluate active forks of the original repository using GitHub search. Identify forks with recent push dates and healthy contributor activity to find a maintained alternative for your dependency.

How do I narrow down GitHub library search results for an awesome list?

Narrow down GitHub library search results for an awesome list by applying negation and exclusion qualifiers to remove irrelevant topics. Combine `stars:` thresholds with `pushed:` date filters to curate high-quality, actively maintained open-source repositories.