GitHub CLI Operations
Use GitHub CLI (gh) to interact with GitHub repositories, pull requests, issues, and workflows. Use when: (1) Reading PR details, diffs, or metadata, (2) Listing or filtering PRs and issues, (3) Creating PR comments or linking to issues, (4) Checking CI status or mergeability, (5) Extracting issue references from PR descriptions, or (6) Any GitHub repository operation via command line. Requires GitHub CLI installed and authenticated.
Best use case
GitHub CLI Operations is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Use GitHub CLI (gh) to interact with GitHub repositories, pull requests, issues, and workflows. Use when: (1) Reading PR details, diffs, or metadata, (2) Listing or filtering PRs and issues, (3) Creating PR comments or linking to issues, (4) Checking CI status or mergeability, (5) Extracting issue references from PR descriptions, or (6) Any GitHub repository operation via command line. Requires GitHub CLI installed and authenticated.
Teams using GitHub CLI Operations should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/github-cli-operations/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How GitHub CLI Operations Compares
| Feature / Agent | GitHub CLI Operations | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Use GitHub CLI (gh) to interact with GitHub repositories, pull requests, issues, and workflows. Use when: (1) Reading PR details, diffs, or metadata, (2) Listing or filtering PRs and issues, (3) Creating PR comments or linking to issues, (4) Checking CI status or mergeability, (5) Extracting issue references from PR descriptions, or (6) Any GitHub repository operation via command line. Requires GitHub CLI installed and authenticated.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# GitHub CLI Operations Use GitHub CLI (`gh`) to interact with GitHub repositories, pull requests, issues, and workflows. ## Prerequisites - GitHub CLI installed: `brew install gh` (macOS) or see [cli.github.com](https://cli.github.com) - Authenticated: `gh auth login` (one-time setup) - Repository context: Run commands from within a git repository or specify `--repo owner/repo` ## Quick Start **Get PR details:** ```bash gh pr view <pr-number> --json title,body,author,state ``` **Get PR diff:** ```bash gh pr diff <pr-number> ``` **Extract Linear issue references:** ```bash gh pr view <pr-number> --json body --jq '.body' | grep -oE 'LIN-[0-9]+' ``` ## Usage Patterns for PR Review ### Get PR Context Get PR title, description, and metadata: ```bash gh pr view <pr-number> --json title,body,author,state,baseRefName,headRefName ``` Get changed files: ```bash gh pr view <pr-number> --json files --jq '.files[].path' ``` Get diff for specific file: ```bash gh pr diff <pr-number> -- path/to/file ``` ### Check PR Status Check CI status: ```bash gh pr checks <pr-number> ``` Check if PR is mergeable: ```bash gh pr view <pr-number> --json mergeable,mergeStateStatus ``` ### Link to Linear Issues Extract issue references from PR body: ```bash gh pr view <pr-number> --json body --jq '.body' | grep -oE 'LIN-[0-9]+' ``` ## Integration with Linear When reviewing PRs, extract Linear issue references from: - PR title: Look for `LIN-123` or `[LIN-123]` patterns - PR body: Search for Linear issue links or IDs - PR comments: Check for issue mentions Then use Linear MCP functions to fetch issue details and requirements. ## Reference Documentation - **Command Reference**: See [commands.md](references/commands.md) for complete GitHub CLI command reference - **GitHub CLI Manual**: [cli.github.com/manual](https://cli.github.com/manual)
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