speckit-git-remote

Extract GitHub owner, repository name, and remote flag from Git URLs.

1|Updated Mar 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/arosenkranz/kranz-tv --skill speckit-git-remote-arosenkranz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: speckit-git-remote
Source: https://github.com/arosenkranz/kranz-tv/tree/main/.claude/skills/speckit-git-remote
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arosenkranz/kranz-tv --skill speckit-git-remote-arosenkranz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Detecting the Git remote URL of a local repository enables seamless GitHub integration, issue linking, and automation across development workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read the remote URL using git config --get remote.origin.url
  • Parse the owner and repository name from standard URL formats
  • Determine whether the remote points to GitHub for integration decisions

Quick Start

Run the check in a repository to reveal its GitHub remote URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about speckit-git-remote

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I detect the GitHub remote URL in a local Git repository?

To detect the GitHub remote URL, you can read the configuration using git config --get remote.origin.url. This extracts the local repository's origin link to identify the GitHub source for integration.

How do I parse the owner and repository name from a Git remote URL?

Parsing the owner and repository name from a Git remote URL involves reading standard URL formats and extracting the path segments. This identifies the specific GitHub repository components for automation scripts.

Can I check if a Git remote points to GitHub for CI automation?

Yes, you can check if a Git remote points to GitHub by parsing the remote URL and applying a GitHub flag check. This determines whether CI automation should trigger GitHub-specific integration workflows.

What happens when Git is unavailable or no remote is configured?

When Git is unavailable or no remote is configured, the detection process implements graceful degradation. It reports empty results instead of failing, ensuring your developer tooling and CI scripts continue running safely.

Does this remote detection approach work with standard Git URL formats?

Yes, this remote detection approach works with standard Git URL formats to extract the owner and repository name. It parses common structures to reliably determine the GitHub origin for development workflows.

Why use graceful degradation for Git remote URL extraction in DevOps?

Graceful degradation during Git remote URL extraction prevents CI scripts from failing when Git is missing or no remote is configured. It reports empty results, maintaining pipeline stability across diverse environments.