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read-github

Read and search GitHub repository documentation via the gitmcp.io MCP service.

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Search Tags:#documentation#MCP#CLI#GitHub#read#semantic-search#gitmcp.io
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/am-will/codex-skills --skill read-github
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: read-github
Source: https://github.com/am-will/codex-skills/tree/main/skills/read-github
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/am-will/codex-skills --skill read-github

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Read GitHub Docs skill enables quick access to current repository documentation and code references by interfacing with the gitmcp.io MCP service, eliminating manual repo browsing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Documentation access: Read README, docs, and in-repo references across a GitHub project via MCP tools.
  • Semantic search: Semantically search documentation and code to answer questions like "what does this repo do?" or "where is a function X implemented?"
  • URL conversion & content fetch: Convert GitHub URLs to gitmcp.io equivalents and fetch referenced content or external URLs for deeper context.
  • Automation of common tasks: Use the dynamically named tools fetch_{repo}documentation, search{repo}documentation, search{repo}_code, and fetch_generic_url_content to automate repository understanding.

Quick Start

Fetch the documentation for owner/repo karpathy/llm-council and search for "deployment" within the docs.

Frequently Asked Questions about read-github

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I read GitHub repository documentation without manually browsing the repo?▼

You can read GitHub repository documentation by using the gitmcp.io MCP service to fetch README files and in-repo references dynamically, eliminating manual repo browsing. It provides up-to-date docs directly from the repository.

Can I semantically search code and documentation across a GitHub project?▼

Yes, you can perform a semantic search across GitHub project code and documentation using MCP tools. This allows you to find specific function implementations or answer questions about what the repository does without manual keyword matching.

What is the best way to fetch external content referenced in GitHub docs?▼

The best way to fetch external content is using the fetch_generic_url_content MCP tool, which converts standard URLs to gitmcp.io equivalents and retrieves referenced content for deeper context alongside repository documentation.

Does this GitHub documentation reader work with any public repository?▼

Yes, the GitHub documentation reader works with any GitHub repository where you need up-to-date docs. It interfaces with the gitmcp.io MCP service to dynamically fetch and search documentation across various projects.

Do I need Python to run the MCP tools for reading GitHub docs?▼

Yes, you need Python to execute the interaction with MCP endpoints. The skill relies on the Python script scripts/gitmcp.py to communicate with the gitmcp.io MCP service and execute documentation search tools.

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