# Github > Comprehensive GitHub operations via gh CLI. Manage repositories, issues, pull requests, Actions workflows, code security, discussions, projects, gists, notifications, and more. Use for any GitHub-related task including creating PRs, reviewing code, managing issues, monitoring CI/CD, and analyzing security alerts. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/github-56` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/github-56` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/github-56/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: DevOps & Infra - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/github-56 --- # GitHub Operations Skill ## Triggers Use this skill when you see: - github, gh, pull request, PR, issue, repository - Actions, workflow, CI/CD, pipeline - release, tag, milestone, project board - code review, security alert, Dependabot - gist, discussion, notification ## Instructions ### Authentication & Setup ```bash # Check authentication status gh auth status # Login if needed gh auth login # Set default repository context gh repo set-default owner/repo ``` ### Pull Request Operations ```bash # Create PR with full details gh pr create --title "Title" --body "Description" --base main --head feature-branch # Create PR from template gh pr create --title "Title" --body-file .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md # List PRs gh pr list --state open --limit 20 gh pr list --author @me --state all # View PR details gh pr view 123 gh pr view 123 --comments # Review PR gh pr review 123 --approve gh pr review 123 --request-changes --body "Changes needed" gh pr review 123 --comment --body "Looks good overall" # Merge PR gh pr merge 123 --squash --delete-branch gh pr merge 123 --rebase gh pr merge 123 --merge # Check PR status gh pr checks 123 --watch # Checkout PR locally gh pr checkout 123 ``` ### Issue Management ```bash # Create issue gh issue create --title "Bug: description" --body "Details" --label "bug,priority:high" # List issues gh issue list --state open --assignee @me gh issue list --label "bug" --milestone "v1.0" # View and update gh issue view 456 gh issue edit 456 --add-label "in-progress" gh issue close 456 --comment "Fixed in #123" # Link issues to PRs gh pr create --title "Fix #456" --body "Closes #456" ``` ### Repository Management ```bash # Clone repository gh repo clone owner/repo gh repo clone owner/repo -- --depth 1 # Create repository gh repo create my-repo --public --description "Description" gh repo create my-repo --private --template owner/template # Fork repository gh repo fork owner/repo --clone # View repository info gh repo view owner/repo gh repo view --web ``` ### GitHub Actions ```bash # List workflows gh workflow list # View workflow runs gh run list --workflow "CI" gh run list --status failure # View specific run gh run view 12345 gh run view 12345 --log # Trigger workflow gh workflow run workflow.yml gh workflow run workflow.yml -f input_name=value # Cancel run gh run cancel 12345 # Re-run failed jobs gh run rerun 12345 --failed ``` ### Releases & Tags ```bash # Create release gh release create v1.0.0 --title "Version 1.0.0" --notes "Release notes" gh release create v1.0.0 --generate-notes gh release create v1.0.0 ./dist/* --prerelease # List releases gh release list # Download release assets gh release download v1.0.0 # Delete release gh release delete v1.0.0 --yes ``` ### Code Security ```bash # View security alerts gh api repos/{owner}/{repo}/code-scanning/alerts gh api repos/{owner}/{repo}/dependabot/alerts # View secret scanning alerts gh api repos/{owner}/{repo}/secret-scanning/alerts ``` ### API Access ```bash # GraphQL query gh api graphql -f query='query { viewer { login } }' # REST API gh api repos/{owner}/{repo} gh api repos/{owner}/{repo}/pulls --method POST -f title="Title" -f body="Body" -f head="branch" -f base="main" # Paginated results gh api repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues --paginate ``` ### Gists ```bash # Create gist gh gist create file.txt --public --desc "Description" gh gist create file1.txt file2.txt # List gists gh gist list # View gist gh gist view gist_id ``` ### Projects (v2) ```bash # List projects gh project list # View project gh project view 1 # Add issue to project gh project item-add 1 --owner @me --url issue_url ``` ## Best Practices 1. **PR Descriptions**: Always include context, testing steps, and screenshots for UI changes 2. **Issue Templates**: Use templates for consistent issue reporting 3. **Labels**: Maintain consistent labeling for filtering and automation 4. **Branch Protection**: Require reviews and passing checks before merge 5. **Commit Messages**: Reference issues in commits (e.g., "Fix #123") 6. **Draft PRs**: Use draft status for work-in-progress ## Common Workflows ### Feature Development 1. Create issue for tracking 2. Create feature branch 3. Make commits referencing issue 4. Create PR linking to issue 5. Request reviews 6. Address feedback 7. Merge and close issue ### Hotfix 1. Create branch from main/production 2. Make minimal fix 3. Create PR with urgent label 4. Fast-track review 5. Merge with squash 6. Tag release if needed --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/housegarofalo) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.