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github-gh-cli

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Inspect GitHub pull requests, issues, workflow runs, and API data with the gh CLI. Use when the user wants repository facts from GitHub without opening the browser, especially for PR status, CI failures, issue lists, or structured JSON output.

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  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/huangruiteng/CS-Notes/blob/HEAD/.codex/skills/github-gh-cli/SKILL.md

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After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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GitHub GH CLI

Use this skill when

Use this skill when the task is about GitHub data and gh is the fastest path:

  • pull request status or checks;
  • recent workflow runs or failed jobs;
  • issue or PR lists;
  • structured JSON output for scripting; or
  • GitHub API queries not covered by simpler commands.

Working rules

  • Prefer gh over browser navigation when command-line access is enough.
  • Prefer --json and --jq when you need structured results.
  • When outside the target repository, pass --repo owner/repo explicitly.
  • If auth is missing, ask the user to handle gh auth login; do not attempt interactive credential setup yourself.

Common commands

Pull requests

gh pr view 123 --repo owner/repo
gh pr checks 123 --repo owner/repo
gh pr list --repo owner/repo --limit 20

Actions / CI

gh run list --repo owner/repo --limit 10
gh run view <run-id> --repo owner/repo
gh run view <run-id> --repo owner/repo --log-failed

Issues

gh issue list --repo owner/repo --limit 20
gh issue list --repo owner/repo --json number,title,state --jq '.[]'

API

gh api repos/owner/repo/pulls/123
gh api repos/owner/repo/issues --jq '.[].title'