Github Search
Helps with GitHub, search as part of agent workflows workflows.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add github-search npx -- -y @trustedskills/github-search
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/github-search"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The github-search skill enables AI agents to search for repositories, code snippets, and other resources on GitHub. It can retrieve information such as repository details, file contents, issues, and pull requests based on user queries.
When to use it
- To find open-source projects related to a specific programming task or technology.
- To locate documentation or example code within a particular repository.
- To search for issues or bug reports in a project's GitHub issue tracker.
- To identify trending repositories or recent commits relevant to a development goal.
Key capabilities
- Search for repositories by keyword, language, or user.
- Retrieve file contents from specific branches or paths.
- Access issue and pull request details.
- Filter results based on stars, forks, or activity level.
Example prompts
- "Find Python libraries for natural language processing."
- "Show me the README.md file in the latest version of the TensorFlow repository."
- "Search for open issues in the React project related to performance optimization."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure that your GitHub API rate limits are respected, especially with frequent queries.
- Some private repositories may not be accessible unless proper authentication is provided.
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