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About this Skill

Ideal for Development Agents leveraging GitHub for version control and collaboration, particularly those utilizing gh CLI for streamlined repository management. github is a version control system utilizing gh CLI for efficient repository management and automation

Features

Creates pull requests using `gh pr create` command
Supports squash-merging PRs with `gh pr merge`
Enables PR status and checks with `gh pr status` and `gh pr checks`
Facilitates stacked PR workflow management
Utilizes gh CLI for lower context usage over GitHub MCP servers

# Core Topics

github automation gh cli commands github pull request management github repository management github install
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Updated: 3/6/2026

Agent Capability Analysis

The github skill by callstackincubator is an open-source official AI agent skill for Claude Code and other IDE workflows, helping agents execute tasks with better context, repeatability, and domain-specific guidance. Optimized for github automation, gh cli commands, github pull request management.

Ideal Agent Persona

Ideal for Development Agents leveraging GitHub for version control and collaboration, particularly those utilizing gh CLI for streamlined repository management.

Core Value

Empowers agents to automate GitHub workflows, including creating and managing pull requests, implementing branching strategies, and performing code reviews using the gh CLI, facilitating efficient repository automation and streamlined development processes.

↓ Capabilities Granted for github

Automating pull request creation and merging using gh pr create and gh pr merge
Streamlining code review processes with gh pr checks and gh pr status
Implementing efficient branching strategies for collaborative development projects

! Prerequisites & Limits

  • Requires gh CLI installation and configuration
  • Limited to GitHub repositories and ecosystems
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Unlock efficient GitHub workflows with AI agent skills, learn to automate PRs, code reviews, and repository management with gh CLI commands

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GitHub Patterns

Tools

Use gh CLI for all GitHub operations. Prefer CLI over GitHub MCP servers for lower context usage.

Quick Commands

bash
1# Create a PR from the current branch
2gh pr create --title "feat: add feature" --body "Description"
3
4# Squash-merge a PR
5gh pr merge <PR_NUMBER> --squash --title "feat: add feature (#<PR_NUMBER>)"
6
7# View PR status and checks
8gh pr status
9gh pr checks <PR_NUMBER>

Stacked PR Workflow Summary

When merging a chain of stacked PRs (each targeting the previous branch):

  1. Merge the first PR into main via squash merge
  2. For each subsequent PR: rebase onto main, update base to main, then squash merge
  3. On conflicts: stop and ask the user to resolve manually
bash
1# Rebase next PR's branch onto main, excluding already-merged commits
2git rebase --onto origin/main <old-base-branch> <next-branch>
3git push --force-with-lease origin <next-branch>
4gh pr edit <N> --base main
5gh pr merge <N> --squash --title "<PR title> (#N)"

See stacked-pr-workflow.md for full step-by-step details.

Quick Reference

FileDescription
stacked-pr-workflow.mdMerge stacked PRs into main as individual squash commits

Problem -> Skill Mapping

ProblemStart With
Merge stacked PRs cleanlystacked-pr-workflow.md

FAQ & Installation Steps

These questions and steps mirror the structured data on this page for better search understanding.

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is github?

Ideal for Development Agents leveraging GitHub for version control and collaboration, particularly those utilizing gh CLI for streamlined repository management. github is a version control system utilizing gh CLI for efficient repository management and automation

How do I install github?

Run the command: npx killer-skills add callstackincubator/agent-skills/github. It works with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Claude Code, and 19+ other IDEs.

What are the use cases for github?

Key use cases include: Automating pull request creation and merging using gh pr create and gh pr merge, Streamlining code review processes with gh pr checks and gh pr status, Implementing efficient branching strategies for collaborative development projects.

Which IDEs are compatible with github?

This skill is compatible with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Trae, Claude Code, OpenClaw, Aider, Codex, OpenCode, Goose, Cline, Roo Code, Kiro, Augment Code, Continue, GitHub Copilot, Sourcegraph Cody, and Amazon Q Developer. Use the Killer-Skills CLI for universal one-command installation.

Are there any limitations for github?

Requires gh CLI installation and configuration. Limited to GitHub repositories and ecosystems.

↓ How To Install

  1. 1. Open your terminal

    Open the terminal or command line in your project directory.

  2. 2. Run the install command

    Run: npx killer-skills add callstackincubator/agent-skills/github. The CLI will automatically detect your IDE or AI agent and configure the skill.

  3. 3. Start using the skill

    The skill is now active. Your AI agent can use github immediately in the current project.

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