⚙️ Github
Interact with GitHub repositories, pull requests, issues, and workflows using the GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable and GitHub CLI. Use when working with code hosted on GitHub or managing GitHub resources.
npx playbooks add skill openhands/skills --skill github
About Github
Use Github to configure Claude Code, Cursor, or Copilot for automation & integrations: it interact with github repositories, pull requests, issues, and workflows using the github_token environment variable and github cli. use when working with code hosted on github or managing github resources.
This compact 29-word instruction set is purpose-built for automation & integrations work in AI coding agents. Install with a single command.
Use Cases
- Building MCP servers and workflow integrations
- Automating repetitive dev tasks with scripts
- Setting up webhook handlers and event pipelines
- Connecting external APIs to AI agent workflows
Example Prompts
System Prompt (29 words)
Interact with GitHub repositories, pull requests, issues, and workflows using the GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable and GitHub CLI. Use when working with code hosted on GitHub or managing GitHub resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Github?
Github is a free automation & integrations skill for AI coding agents. Interact with GitHub repositories, pull requests, issues, and workflows using the GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable and GitHub CLI. Use when working with code hosted on GitHub or managing GitHub resources.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with automation & integrations expertise.
How do I use Github with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill openhands/skills --skill github in your terminal to install Github into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Github?
Github is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Github free to use?
Yes, Github is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/openhands/skills/tree/main/skills/github. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
