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setup-github-repo

Automates GitHub repository setup with security hardening and configuration management.

272|12|Updated Mar 6, 2025
Search Tags:#ci/cd#dependency management#github#repository setup#security hardening
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mortennordbye/homelab --skill setup-github-repo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: setup-github-repo
Source: https://github.com/mortennordbye/homelab/tree/main/ai/skills/setup-github-repo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mortennordbye/homelab --skill setup-github-repo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the setup of a GitHub repository with best practices, security hardening, and configuration management, saving time and ensuring consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Best Practices: Configures the repository with metadata, community health files, and security settings.
  • Security Hardening: Applies security measures like secret scanning, branch rulesets, and dependency automation.
  • Configuration Management: Offers a light profile for personal projects and a strict profile for team environments.
  • Audit Mode: Allows a dry-run audit to check compliance without making changes.

Quick Start

Run the skill with the 'setup' mode to configure your GitHub repository according to best practices.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup-github-repo

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub repository setup with security hardening and best practices?▼

You can automate GitHub repository setup by running this Skill in 'setup' mode to apply security hardening, configure branch rulesets, and enforce best practices automatically via GitHub APIs.

What is the best way to configure GitHub branch rulesets and secret scanning for a new team repository?▼

The best way to configure GitHub branch rulesets and secret scanning is to use the strict profile designed for team environments, which automatically applies these security hardening measures.

Can I run a dry-run compliance check on my GitHub repository settings without making changes?▼

Yes, you can run a dry-run compliance check by using the audit mode, which evaluates your repository settings against best practices without applying any actual changes.

Does this repository setup approach support different configuration profiles for personal and team projects?▼

Yes, the repository setup supports multiple configuration profiles, offering a light profile for personal projects and a strict profile for team environments to ensure proper management.

How do I manage dependency automation and community health files when setting up a GitHub repository?▼

You can manage dependency automation and community health files by executing the setup configuration, which integrates these best practices directly into your repository's baseline.

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