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speckit-git-remote

Parse Git remote URLs to extract owner, repository, and GitHub flag.

Updated Mar 4, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#devops#integration#github#repository#remote-url
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kerolos-saaid/refranario --skill speckit-git-remote-kerolos-saaid
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: speckit-git-remote
Source: https://github.com/kerolos-saaid/refranario/tree/main/.agents/skills/speckit-git-remote
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kerolos-saaid/refranario --skill speckit-git-remote-kerolos-saaid

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Detect the Git remote URL of a local repository to enable GitHub integration and automation workflows (e.g., issue creation).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Parses remote.origin.url to extract repository owner, repository name, and whether the remote points to GitHub.
  • Supports both HTTPS and SSH URL formats.
  • Graceful degradation: returns no result when Git is unavailable or no remote is configured.

Quick Start

Run git config --get remote.origin.url in your repository to retrieve the remote URL and determine if it points to GitHub.

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 owner and repository name from a Git remote URL?▼

To extract the GitHub owner and repository name from a Git remote URL, the Skill parses the output of git config --get remote.origin.url, supporting both HTTPS and SSH formats to return the specific owner and repo details.

What is the best way to check if a local Git repository points to GitHub for CI automation?▼

Checking if a local Git repository points to GitHub for CI automation involves parsing the remote origin URL to return an is_github flag along with the owner and repository name for deployment hooks.

Does the Git remote URL parser work with both SSH and HTTPS formats?▼

Yes, the Git remote URL parser works with both SSH and HTTPS formats. It successfully extracts the owner and repository name from either remote URL structure to enable GitHub integration.

Do I need Git installed to detect the remote repository URL?▼

Yes, you need Git installed to detect the remote repository URL. The Skill requires Git to execute the git config --get remote.origin.url command and parse the output for GitHub integration.

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

When Git is unavailable or no remote is configured, the Skill gracefully degrades by returning no result. It outputs nothing instead of failing, ensuring automation workflows handle missing remotes safely.

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