github-stars-indexer

Generate Markdown indexes of GitHub starred repositories grouped by language.

6|Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/platootalp/agents --skill github-stars-indexer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-stars-indexer
Source: https://github.com/platootalp/agents/tree/main/skills/github-stars-indexer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/platootalp/agents --skill github-stars-indexer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a streamlined way to convert a user's GitHub starred repositories into organized, structured Markdown indexes for easy discovery, sharing, and documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate categorized or flat Markdown tables with repository metadata (name, description, stars, language, last update, link).
  • Create templates or full indexes that can be used as READMEs, documentation pages, or knowledge bases.
  • Use cases include building a personal stars catalog, updating a README of starred repos, or exporting a report for portfolio.

Quick Start

Provide a GitHub token and run the index generator to produce the Markdown index.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-stars-indexer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I organize GitHub stars into a structured Markdown index?

To organize GitHub stars into a Markdown index, you fetch data via the GitHub API or process a JSON file to generate categorized or flat repository tables. The resulting index includes metadata like names, descriptions, and update times for easy documentation.

What is the best way to group starred repositories by programming language?

Grouping starred repositories by language involves parsing fetched GitHub API data into categorized Markdown tables. This approach scales across collections and outputs a structured index for quick discovery and portfolio documentation.

How do I generate a Markdown table from exported GitHub stars JSON?

Generating a Markdown table from GitHub stars JSON requires processing the file with a Python script using the requests library. It outputs structured indexes with repository metadata like name, stars, language, and links.

Do I need a GitHub token to index my starred repositories?

You need a GitHub token to authenticate and fetch your starred repositories via the API. Alternatively, you can process an already exported JSON file of your stars to generate the Markdown index without direct API calls.

Can I use Python requests to automate a starred repos README update?

Yes, you can use Python with the requests library to automate fetching starred repos and generating a Markdown index for your README. This creates structured templates or full indexes suitable for documentation pages and knowledge bases.

What metadata is included when exporting GitHub stars to Markdown?

When exporting GitHub stars to Markdown, the generated index includes repository name, description, star count, programming language, last update timestamp, and links. This structured data scales from small to large collections.