templates

Select, customize, and compose built-in GitHub workflow templates.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xiaolai/awful-for-claude --skill templates-xiaolai
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Skill: templates
Source: https://github.com/xiaolai/awful-for-claude/tree/main/skills/awful/templates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xiaolai/awful-for-claude --skill templates-xiaolai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines selecting, customizing, and composing built-in workflow templates to accelerate GitHub automation and agent design.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Catalogs and explains all seven templates: triage, pr-review, docs, release, stale, first-timer, incident, with customization points and recommended usage.
  • Provides concrete composition patterns to mix templates for OSS, CI, and production workflows.
  • Serves as a reference guide for implementing template-driven automation in awful, with clear event triggers and expected outputs.

Quick Start

Start by reviewing the seven templates, then use /awful:design to tailor a blueprint and /awful:gen to generate workflow files.

Frequently Asked Questions about templates

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compose GitHub workflow templates for automation?

Compose GitHub workflow templates by selecting built-in blueprints and mapping their event triggers, customization points, and required permissions. This approach streamlines template-driven automation for OSS and production CI workflows.

What built-in templates are available for GitHub automation?

Available GitHub automation templates include triage, PR review, docs, release, stale, first-timer, and incident workflows. Each template specifies event triggers, expected outputs, and composition patterns for production use.

How do I customize workflow templates for CI and production?

Customize workflow templates by identifying specific customization points within the blueprint and using design commands to tailor them. This generates tailored workflow files for CI and production environments.

Can I mix multiple workflow templates for open source projects?

Yes, you can mix multiple workflow templates for open source projects. Concrete composition patterns allow you to combine triage, first-timer, and PR review templates to automate OSS repository management.

What permissions do I need to run GitHub workflow templates?

Running GitHub workflow templates requires specific permissions mapped for each template type, including triage, release, and incident workflows. The template selection process specifies exact permissions needed for execution.

How do I generate workflow files from templates?

Generate workflow files by reviewing the seven built-in templates, using a design command to tailor a blueprint, and then running a generation command. This outputs ready-to-use workflow files for GitHub automation.