# Github

> Search repositories, view issues, check PRs on GitHub. Use when: user asks about GitHub repos, issues, PRs, or wants to search GitHub. Don't use when: user wants general web search (use research skill) or asks about git concepts without GitHub context.

- Skill: `sepivip/github` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add sepivip/github`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/sepivip/github/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: sepivip (https://skillmd.com/u/sepivip)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/sepivip/github

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# GitHub

Interact with GitHub using the REST API.

## Use when
- Repositories ("Find Kotlin repos", "My repos")
- Issues ("Open issues on X")
- Pull requests

## Don't use when
- General web search (use research)
- Git concepts without GitHub context
- Non-GitHub code hosting

## Authentication

For private repos, check memory for GITHUB_TOKEN.
Public repos work without token (lower rate limit).

## API Endpoints

### Search repos (no auth)
```javascript
web_fetch({
  url: "https://api.github.com/search/repositories?q=language:kotlin+stars:>1000"
})
```

### With auth
```javascript
web_fetch({
  url: "https://api.github.com/user/repos",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": "Bearer {TOKEN}",
    "Accept": "application/vnd.github+json"
  }
})
```

## Rate Limits

- Unauthenticated: 60 req/hour
- Authenticated: 5,000 req/hour