github-user

Fetch GitHub user profile data from the GitHub API.

3|Updated Jan 17, 2026

Search Tags:#research #caching #api #github #developer #user-profile

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Mearman/marketplace --skill github-user

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-user
Source: https://github.com/Mearman/marketplace/tree/main/plugins/github-api/skills/github-user
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mearman/marketplace --skill github-user

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Get comprehensive GitHub user profile information quickly, saving time when researching developers, teams, or organizations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Retrieve basic profile fields (login, name, bio, location, company) for any user or organization.
List public repositories, followers, following, and account metadata for research, candidate scouting, or onboarding.
Support authenticated requests to access higher rate limits and access to additional fields when available.

Quick Start

Run the script with a GitHub username to fetch and display the user's profile.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-user

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I fetch a GitHub user profile using the API?▼

Run the script with a GitHub username to fetch GitHub user profile data instantly, retrieving fields like login, name, bio, location, repos, and followers from the GitHub API.

How do I get higher rate limits when retrieving GitHub developer profiles?▼

Support authenticated requests by providing an optional GitHub token to access higher rate limits and additional fields when fetching GitHub user profile data.

Can I retrieve public repositories and followers for a GitHub organization?▼

Yes, you can list public repositories, followers, following, and account metadata for any user or organization to support candidate scouting, research, or onboarding tasks.

Does this GitHub profile fetcher cache API results?▼

Yes, the GitHub profile fetcher caches API results to improve performance, reducing redundant requests when you access the same user profiles repeatedly during your research.

What is the best way to research a developer's GitHub activity for outreach?▼

Use a script that fetches user metadata and recent activity from the GitHub API, enabling quick evaluation of a developer's bio, repos, and followers for outreach.