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Manage GitHub issues, pull requests, and workflow runs via the gh CLI.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#ci/cd#api#github#cli#pull requests#workflows
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Xronical/evo-appliances-seo --skill github-xronical
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github
Source: https://github.com/Xronical/evo-appliances-seo/tree/main/skills/github
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Xronical/evo-appliances-seo --skill github-xronical

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies complex interactions with GitHub repositories, allowing for efficient management of issues, pull requests, and workflow runs directly through the command line.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Checks: Verify the status of CI checks on pull requests.
  • Workflow Monitoring: List and inspect recent GitHub Actions workflow runs.
  • Advanced API Access: Utilize gh api for custom queries and data retrieval not covered by standard commands.
  • Use Case: Quickly check if a pull request has passed all its automated tests before merging, or retrieve specific details about a past workflow run to diagnose failures.

Quick Start

Use the github skill to check the CI status of 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 CI status on a pull request using the gh CLI?▼

To check CI status on a pull request using the gh CLI, you can run automated checks to verify if workflow runs and tests have passed before merging the repository branch.

Can I list recent workflow runs and inspect GitHub Actions failures from the command line?▼

Yes, you can list recent workflow runs and inspect GitHub Actions failures from the command line to monitor CI/CD pipelines and retrieve specific details to diagnose past workflow run failures.

How do I retrieve structured repository data with advanced API queries in GitHub?▼

You can retrieve structured repository data with advanced API queries by utilizing the gh api command for custom queries and data retrieval not covered by standard GitHub CLI commands.

Do I need to install and authenticate the gh CLI to manage GitHub issues and pull requests?▼

Yes, you need to install and authenticate the gh CLI to manage GitHub issues, pull requests, and workflow runs, as it requires authentication for secure repository access.

What is the best way to streamline GitHub interactions for repository management?▼

The best way to streamline GitHub interactions for repository management is by using the gh CLI to directly automate checks, list workflow runs, and manage issues and pull requests from the command line.

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