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Automate GitHub pull request status checks and workflow runs via gh CLI.

1|Updated Mar 22, 2026
Search Tags:#pull request#api#github#cli#ci
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npx skills add https://github.com/steven508508/Sydney --skill github-steven508508
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Skill: github
Source: https://github.com/steven508508/Sydney/tree/main/skills/github
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/steven508508/Sydney --skill github-steven508508

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gh, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines interactions with GitHub, automating tasks such as checking pull request statuses, viewing CI runs, and querying the GitHub API.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pull Request Management: Automate tasks like checking CI statuses, listing recent workflow runs, and viewing run details.
  • API for Advanced Queries: Access and filter data from GitHub's API using the gh api command.
  • JSON Output: Get structured output from most commands for further processing.
  • Use Case: With this Skill, you can automate the process of checking the CI status of a pull request and generating a summary report.

Quick Start

Use the github skill to check the CI status of the latest pull request in your repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about github

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check the CI status of a pull request using the gh CLI?▼

To check CI status of a pull request using the gh CLI, this Skill automates the process of querying workflow runs and generating a summary report. It automates pulling run details and CI statuses directly from GitHub's API.

Can I get JSON output from GitHub API queries with gh?▼

Yes, you can get JSON output from GitHub API queries with gh. This Skill accesses and filters data using the gh api command, structuring the output from most commands to enable further downstream processing.

How do I list recent GitHub workflow runs for my repository?▼

To list recent GitHub workflow runs, this Skill automates viewing CI runs and their specific run details. It leverages the gh CLI to query GitHub's API, providing structured output for repository management.

Do I need network access to use the gh CLI for GitHub API automation?▼

Yes, you need network access to use the gh CLI for GitHub API automation. This Skill requires both the gh CLI installed locally and active network connectivity to communicate with GitHub's API endpoints.

What's the best way to automate pull request management for DevOps?▼

The best way to automate pull request management for DevOps is using this Skill to streamline GitHub interactions. It automates checking CI statuses, listing workflow runs, and executing advanced API queries via the gh CLI.

Why does my gh api command return unstructured data for workflow runs?▼

Your gh api command returns unstructured data for workflow runs because it lacks JSON formatting. This Skill resolves this by applying advanced API queries that structure output from most commands for further processing.

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