github-workflow

Selects gh CLI or GitHub MCP Server for given interaction tasks.

1|Updated Nov 15, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/racurry/neat-little-package --skill github-workflow-racurry
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: github-workflow
Source: https://github.com/racurry/neat-little-package/tree/main/plugins/gitting/skills/github-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/racurry/neat-little-package --skill github-workflow-racurry

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? This Skill simplifies GitHub interactions by providing a clear decision framework for tool selection (gh CLI vs. MCP server) and automating adherence to user-specific Pull Request requirements, reducing manual effort and ensuring consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases:

  • Intelligent Tool Selection: Automatically guides the choice between gh CLI and GitHub MCP Server based on task and availability, optimizing GitHub operations.
  • Automated PR Compliance: Ensures Pull Requests meet user preferences (e.g., no attribution, specific structure, test plan), saving review time.
  • Use Case: When creating a Pull Request, this skill ensures the correct tool is used, formats the PR description according to your standards, and includes all necessary sections like a test plan, making PR creation seamless.

Quick Start: Use the github-workflow skill to create a new pull request for my current branch, ensuring it meets my preferred format.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-workflow

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub pull request creation with consistent formatting?

Automated PR creation ensures your pull requests meet predefined standards—required sections, test plans, and formatting—without manual editing. This skill detects your environment and applies your preferences automatically, saving review cycles.

When should I use gh CLI versus a GitHub MCP server for workflow tasks?

The skill intelligently selects between gh CLI and MCP server based on your task type and tool availability. It checks gh installation and authentication status, routing complex searches and bulk data retrieval to the MCP server while using gh CLI for standard operations when available.

Can I automate pull request reviews and issue management across multiple repositories?

Yes. The skill handles standard GitHub workflows including PR and issue creation, review feedback, release management, CI status checks, and comment reading. It supports complex searches and bulk data retrieval across repositories through intelligent tool routing.

What GitHub tasks does this workflow automation cover?

Covered tasks include creating and managing pull requests and issues, reviewing feedback, release management, monitoring CI status checks, reading comments, and performing complex searches or bulk operations across repositories.

Do I need to install GitHub CLI separately to use this skill?

The skill detects gh CLI installation and authentication automatically. It falls back to the MCP server if gh is unavailable, so you can complete GitHub workflows without gh CLI—though it's recommended for optimal performance on supported tasks.

How does this skill enforce pull request requirements and reduce review friction?

Automated PR compliance checks ensure requests include your preferred structure, no unwanted attribution, test plans, and other standards. This reduces back-and-forth review cycles by enforcing consistency before submission.