speckit-git-remote

Extract the Git remote URL and identify its GitHub owner and repository.

Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sdk451/claude-gdrive --skill speckit-git-remote-sdk451
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: speckit-git-remote
Source: https://github.com/sdk451/claude-gdrive/tree/main/.cursor/skills/speckit-git-remote
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sdk451/claude-gdrive --skill speckit-git-remote-sdk451

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Detect the Git remote URL to identify repository ownership and hosting for GitHub integration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reads the local Git remote URL via git config, supports HTTPS and SSH formats, and reports repository owner and name.
  • Validates that the remote is hosted on GitHub before reporting GitHub-specific details.
  • Gracefully degrades when Git is unavailable or no remote is configured, returning an empty result rather than failing.

Quick Start

Run the skill in a git-enabled repository to print the Git remote owner and repository name.

Frequently Asked Questions about speckit-git-remote

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get the Git remote URL for a local repository in CI pipelines?

To get the Git remote URL for a local repository in CI pipelines, read the remote origin using git config --get remote.origin.url. This extracts the owner and repository name while supporting both HTTPS and SSH formats for automation tasks.

How do I parse the repository owner and name from an SSH or HTTPS Git remote?

Parsing the repository owner and name from an SSH or HTTPS Git remote involves reading the origin URL and validating github.com as the host. This extracts the specific GitHub ownership details needed for integration tasks.

What happens if Git is unavailable or no remote is configured when detecting a remote URL?

If Git is unavailable or no remote is configured when detecting a remote URL, the process gracefully degrades. It returns an empty result rather than failing, ensuring automation tasks do not break in local development or CI pipelines.

Does this Git remote URL detection approach work for non-GitHub repositories?

Git remote URL detection validates github.com as the host before reporting GitHub-specific details. For non-GitHub repositories, it reads the remote URL but will not extract or report the GitHub-specific owner and repository name.

What is the best way to automate GitHub integration by detecting the remote origin?

The best way to automate GitHub integration by detecting the remote origin is reading the URL via git config and validating the host. This reliably extracts repository ownership data for automation scripts without failing on missing configurations.

Can I use this method to extract GitHub repository details in local development automation?

You can use this method to extract GitHub repository details in local development automation by reading the remote origin URL. It supports HTTPS and SSH formats to identify the repository owner and name for local integration tasks.