speckit-git-remote

Extract repository owner and name from Git remote origin URLs.

Updated Jun 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/estaciolima/idle-improvement-game --skill speckit-git-remote-estaciolima
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: speckit-git-remote
Source: https://github.com/estaciolima/idle-improvement-game/tree/main/.agents/skills/speckit-git-remote
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/estaciolima/idle-improvement-game --skill speckit-git-remote-estaciolima

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill resolves the manual friction of identifying repository metadata, allowing automated systems to accurately detect the owner and name of a GitHub project from a local Git configuration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Remote URL Detection: Automatically parses the origin URL to extract repository owner and name.
  • GitHub Validation: Verifies if the remote repository is hosted on GitHub to ensure compatibility with integration services.
  • Use Case: When running automated issue tracking or CI/CD workflows, use this Skill to dynamically determine which GitHub repository the current project belongs to without manual input.

Quick Start

Ask the system to detect the current git remote repository details for the active project.

Frequently Asked Questions about speckit-git-remote

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract the GitHub repository owner and name from a local git remote URL?

To extract the GitHub repository owner and name from a git remote URL, you can automatically parse the origin connection string queried directly from your local Git configuration settings.

Can I automatically detect if my local project is hosted on GitHub?

You can detect if a local project is hosted on GitHub by validating the remote origin URL parsed from the Git configuration to verify the repository's hosting provider.

Do I need the Git CLI installed to parse repository metadata from the origin URL?

You need the standard Git CLI available to query local configuration settings and parse the remote origin connection strings required for extracting repository metadata.

How do I dynamically find the current GitHub repository for an automated CI/CD workflow?

To dynamically find the current GitHub repository for an automated CI/CD workflow, parse the remote origin URL within the local Git-initialized directory to extract the project owner and name without manual input.

What happens when extracting repository metadata from a non-GitHub remote origin?

Extracting repository metadata from a non-GitHub remote origin involves validating the parsed origin URL to check hosting provider compatibility, ensuring the repository is actually hosted on GitHub before proceeding with integration services.