github

Q: How do I install github?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/callstackincubator/agent-skills --skill github in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/github/ (personal) or .claude/skills/github/ (project).

by callstackincubator OfficialCode Quality & Workflow

GitHub patterns using gh CLI for pull requests, stacked PRs, code review, branching strategies, and repository automation. Use when working with GitHub PRs, merging strategies, or repository management tasks.

Installs: 8.7K
Last 24h: +50
Trending rank: #3354
Security: Warn

Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/callstackincubator/agent-skills --skill github

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads github automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

Security audits

Independent scans of the skill's instructions and bundled files.

Gen Agent Trust Hub PassSAFE ·The skill provides workflows for managing GitHub pull requests and branches using the git and gh command-line tools. While generally safe, it presents a low risk of indirect prompt injection if untrusted pull request metadata, such as titles or branch names, is incorporated into shell commands without sanitization.

Socket PassNo alerts

Snyk WarnMEDIUM ·Risk: MEDIUM · No issues

Runlayer WarnMEDIUM ·2/3 files flagged

ZeroLeaks PassNONE ·Score: 93/100 · 2 sections analyzed

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

GitHub Patterns

Tools

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

Quick Commands

# Create a PR from the current branch
gh pr create --title "feat: add feature" --body "Description"

# Squash-merge a PR
gh pr merge <PR_NUMBER> --squash --title "feat: add feature (#<PR_NUMBER>)"

# View PR status and checks
gh pr status
gh pr checks <PR_NUMBER>

Stacked PR Workflow Summary

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

Merge the first PR into main via squash merge
For each subsequent PR: rebase onto main, update base to main, then squash merge
On conflicts: stop and ask the user to resolve manually

# Rebase next PR's branch onto main, excluding already-merged commits
git rebase --onto origin/main <old-base-branch> <next-branch>
git push --force-with-lease origin <next-branch>
gh pr edit <N> --base main
gh pr merge <N> --squash --title "<PR title> (#N)"

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

Quick Reference

File	Description
stacked-pr-workflow.md	Merge stacked PRs into main as individual squash commits

Problem -> Skill Mapping

Problem	Start With
Merge stacked PRs cleanly	stacked-pr-workflow.md

FAQ

What does the github skill do?

How do I install github?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/callstackincubator/agent-skills --skill github in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/github/ (personal) or .claude/skills/github/ (project).

Which AI agents can use github?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is github safe to install?

Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk flagged items to review; Runlayer flagged items to review; ZeroLeaks passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.

Who maintains github?

It is published by callstackincubator in callstackincubator/agent-skills, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 8,660 recorded installs.