github-modes
Comprehensive GitHub integration modes for workflow orchestration, PR management, and repository coordination. Use for GitHub CLI operations, automated workflows, PR reviews, issue tracking, release management, and CI/CD coordination.
Best use case
github-modes is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Comprehensive GitHub integration modes for workflow orchestration, PR management, and repository coordination. Use for GitHub CLI operations, automated workflows, PR reviews, issue tracking, release management, and CI/CD coordination.
Teams using github-modes 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/modes/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How github-modes Compares
| Feature / Agent | github-modes | 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?
Comprehensive GitHub integration modes for workflow orchestration, PR management, and repository coordination. Use for GitHub CLI operations, automated workflows, PR reviews, issue tracking, release management, and CI/CD coordination.
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 Modes ## Overview This skill provides comprehensive GitHub integration modes for workflow orchestration, PR management, issue tracking, and repository coordination. Each mode is optimized for specific GitHub workflows with batch operation support. **Key Capabilities:** - GitHub workflow orchestration and coordination - Pull request management and review automation - Issue tracking and project management - Release coordination and deployment - Repository architecture and organization - CI/CD pipeline coordination ## Quick Start ```bash # Verify GitHub CLI authentication gh auth status # Check repository access gh repo view # List open PRs gh pr list # List issues gh issue list # Check workflow runs gh run list --limit 5 ``` ## Related Skills - [github-sync](../github-sync/SKILL.md) - Repository synchronization - [github-workflow](../github-workflow/SKILL.md) - CI/CD automation - [github-swarm-pr](../github-swarm-pr/SKILL.md) - PR swarm management - [github-swarm-issue](../github-swarm-issue/SKILL.md) - Issue swarm coordination - [github-project-board](../github-project-board/SKILL.md) - Project board sync --- ## Version History - **1.0.0** (2026-01-02): Initial skill conversion from github-modes agent ## Sub-Skills - [Complete PR Workflow](complete-pr-workflow/SKILL.md) - [1. Authentication (+3)](1-authentication/SKILL.md) ## Sub-Skills - [1. gh-coordinator (+3)](1-gh-coordinator/SKILL.md) - [5. repo-architect (+2)](5-repo-architect/SKILL.md) - [8. sync-coordinator (+2)](8-sync-coordinator/SKILL.md) - [Batch Operations](batch-operations/SKILL.md) - [Swarm Coordination (+1)](swarm-coordination/SKILL.md) - [Automated Issue Management](automated-issue-management/SKILL.md) - [Configuration Options](configuration-options/SKILL.md)
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