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gh-cli

Q: How do I install this agent skill?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/jamesprial/github-skills --skill gh-cli.

Q: Is this agent skill safe to install?

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This skill should be used when working with GitHub CLI (gh) for any task including code search, workflow debugging, GitHub Pages deployment, or general GitHub operations. Use this skill for enhanced code search capabilities, analyzing failed workflow runs, managing GitHub Pages, or any gh command usage.

How do I install this agent skill?

npx skills add https://github.com/jamesprial/github-skills --skill gh-cli

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Is this agent skill safe to install?

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The gh-cli skill provides a set of Python-based wrappers for the GitHub CLI (gh) to streamline code searching, workflow failure analysis, and GitHub Pages management. It uses safe command execution practices to prevent shell injection. A minor risk is identified regarding indirect prompt injection when the skill processes external logs from GitHub Actions.
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What does this agent skill do?

GitHub CLI (gh)

Overview

Provides specialized utilities for GitHub CLI operations with three powerful Python tools for common workflows, plus general guidance for effective gh command usage.

Core Capabilities

1. Enhanced Code Search

Use scripts/gh_code_search.py for advanced GitHub code search with filtering, formatting, and sorting capabilities.

Key features: Multiple output formats, rate limiting handling, fork/private repo filtering, match count filtering

Documentation: references/README_gh_code_search.md

2. Workflow Failure Analysis

Use scripts/gh_failed_run.py to analyze GitHub Actions workflow failures and extract detailed error information.

Key features: Finds most recent failed run, extracts error patterns from logs, outputs structured JSON with run info and failed jobs

Documentation: references/README_gh_failed_run.md

3. GitHub Pages Management

Use scripts/gh_pages_deploy.py for GitHub Pages deployment automation including enabling Pages, status checks, and workflow generation.

Key features: Enable/configure Pages, check deployment status, trigger rebuilds, generate workflow templates

Documentation: references/README_pages.md

General GitHub CLI Best Practices

When working with GitHub CLI:

Prefer gh commands over raw git commands for GitHub-specific operations (issues, PRs, releases)
Use gh repo view to quickly inspect repository details
Leverage gh pr create --web or gh issue create --web for interactive workflows
Check gh --help for discovering subcommands and capabilities
Use gh alias to create shortcuts for frequently used command patterns

Using the Python Utilities

All scripts accept --help for detailed usage information. Run them directly with Python 3:

python3 scripts/gh_code_search.py --help
python3 scripts/gh_failed_run.py --help
python3 scripts/gh_pages_deploy.py --help

Refer to the respective README files in references/ for comprehensive documentation, examples, and troubleshooting guidance.

How can the creator link this skill?

Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.

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