github-topics
Fetches GitHub topic trending repositories. Use when asking about GitHub trending repos or open source projects.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/geekjourneyx/mind-skills --skill github-topics- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads github-topics automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
GitHub Topics Trending
Fetch GitHub topic trending repositories and README summaries.
Quick Start
# View rankings
今天 claude-code 话题排行榜
Top 10 GitHub 项目
热门仓库
# View repository details
anthropics/claude-code 介绍
这个仓库是做什么的
Query Types
| Type | Examples | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rankings | 热门仓库 Top 10 | Current rankings by stars |
| Detail | xxx/xxx 介绍 | Repository README summary |
| Topic | python 话题排行榜 | Custom topic search |
Workflow
- [ ] Step 1: Parse query type
- [ ] Step 2: Fetch data from GitHub
- [ ] Step 3: Format and display results
Step 1: Parse Query Type
| User Input | Query Type | Action |
|---|---|---|
热门仓库 | rankings | Show top N repos |
Top 10 项目 | rankings | Show top N repos |
xxx/xxx 介绍 | detail | Get README summary |
python 话题 | rankings | Search python topic |
Step 2: Fetch Data
Fetch Rankings
cd skills/github-topics
python src/github_fetcher.py
Requirements:
pip install requests
Fetch README (Optional)
python src/readme_fetcher.py
Step 3: Format Results
Rankings Output
# GitHub Trending - python
| # | Repository | Stars | Language |
|---|------------|-------|----------|
| 1 | donnemartin/system-design-primer | 334K | Python |
| 2 | vinta/awesome-python | 281K | Python |
| 3 | project-based-learning | 257K | - |
Detail Output
# anthropics/claude-code
**Stars**: 15.2K
**Language**: TypeScript
**URL**: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code
## README Summary
Official Claude Code CLI for AI-powered software development. Claude Code is Anthropic's official CLI tool...
Configuration
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
GH_TOKEN | GitHub Personal Access Token (optional, for higher rate limits) | - |
TOPIC | GitHub topic to track | claude-code |
Note: GH_TOKEN is optional but recommended:
- With token: 5,000 requests/hour
- Without token: 60 requests/hour
Create token at: https://github.com/settings/tokens
GitHub API Notes
| Limit Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Authenticated | 5,000 requests/hour |
| Unauthenticated | 60 requests/hour |
Recommendation: Use GH_TOKEN for higher rate limits.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Rate limit | Set GH_TOKEN env var |
| Network timeout | Check internet connection |
| Empty results | Check topic name exists |
CLI Reference
# Fetch rankings (default topic: claude-code)
python skills/github-topics/src/github_fetcher.py
# Fetch README
python skills/github-topics/src/readme_fetcher.py
FAQ
What does the github-topics skill do?
Fetches GitHub topic trending repositories. Use when asking about GitHub trending repos or open source projects.
How do I install github-topics?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/geekjourneyx/mind-skills --skill github-topics 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-topics/ (personal) or .claude/skills/github-topics/ (project).
Which AI agents can use github-topics?
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-topics safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains github-topics?
It is published by geekjourneyx in geekjourneyx/mind-skills. It has 136 recorded installs.
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