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Automates GitHub pull request checks, CI/CD runs, and API queries via gh CLI.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#ci/cd#api#github#cli#pull requests
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/taskylizard/agents --skill github-taskylizard
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github
Source: https://github.com/taskylizard/agents/tree/main/skills/github
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/taskylizard/agents --skill github-taskylizard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines interactions with GitHub repositories by leveraging the gh command-line interface, automating tasks related to pull requests, CI/CD runs, and data retrieval.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated PR Checks: Monitor the status of Continuous Integration checks on pull requests.
  • CI Run Monitoring: List and inspect recent workflow runs for specific repositories.
  • Advanced API Queries: Utilize gh api for custom data retrieval beyond standard subcommands.
  • Use Case: Automatically check if a pull request's CI build passed before merging, or retrieve specific details about a failed workflow run to diagnose issues.

Quick Start

Check the CI status for pull request number 55 in the owner/repo 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 GitHub CLI?▼

To check the CI status of a pull request using the GitHub CLI, you can automate interactions by running commands that monitor continuous integration checks directly against your specified repository and PR number. This allows you to verify if builds passed before merging.

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

You can list recent GitHub Actions workflow runs for a repository by utilizing the GitHub CLI to retrieve and inspect workflow run histories. This provides visibility into recent CI/CD executions and helps diagnose issues when failures occur.

Do I need to install and authenticate the gh CLI to automate GitHub interactions?▼

Yes, you need to install and authenticate the gh CLI to automate GitHub interactions. Authentication is required to gain repository access for managing pull requests, monitoring CI/CD runs, and executing API queries against your GitHub repositories.

What is the best way to retrieve custom data from GitHub beyond standard subcommands?▼

The best way to retrieve custom data from GitHub beyond standard subcommands is using the gh api command. This allows for advanced data retrieval by querying specific GitHub API endpoints directly, enabling custom data extraction for your workflows.

Can I automate pull request checks to prevent merging failed CI builds?▼

Yes, you can automate pull request checks to prevent merging failed CI builds. By leveraging the GitHub CLI, the system can automatically check if a pull request's continuous integration build passed, ensuring only successful merges are allowed.

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