speckit-git-remote

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

Updated Jun 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vZulin/overlay-clock-timer --skill speckit-git-remote-vzulin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: speckit-git-remote
Source: https://github.com/vZulin/overlay-clock-timer/tree/main/.agents/skills/speckit-git-remote
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vZulin/overlay-clock-timer --skill speckit-git-remote-vzulin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Detect the Git remote URL for integration with GitHub services (e.g., issue creation).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Determine the remote URL from a local repository and extract the repository owner, repository name, and whether it targets github.com.
  • Gracefully handle situations where Git is not installed or no remote is configured by returning an empty result without errors.
  • Useful for automations that prepare data for GitHub workflows, issue creation, or repository identification.

Quick Start

Run the command to retrieve the remote URL and identify the repository owner and name from the result.

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 a GitHub remote URL from a local git repository?

To extract the repository owner and name from a git remote URL, the Skill parses the detected remote origin URL and isolates the owner and name components. This prepares the necessary data for GitHub issue creation and repository identification workflows.

What happens if git is not installed or no remote is configured when parsing the remote URL?

If git is unavailable or no remote is configured, the Skill gracefully handles the missing remote URL by returning an empty result. It avoids throwing errors, ensuring automation workflows continue running without interruption.

Does the Skill work with repositories hosted on platforms other than github.com?

The Skill checks the parsed remote URL to determine if it specifically targets github.com. It identifies the repository owner and name while verifying the GitHub status, returning the github.com validation flag within the result.

Can I use this to prepare data for automated GitHub issue creation?

Yes, you can use this to prepare data for automated GitHub issue creation. By extracting the repository owner, repository name, and verifying the github.com remote, it provides the exact inputs needed for subsequent GitHub API actions.