github-search

Search GitHub code, repositories, issues, and PRs via MCP

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Best use case

github-search is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Search GitHub code, repositories, issues, and PRs via MCP

Teams using github-search 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

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/github-search/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/vibeeval/vibecosystem/main/skills/github-search/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/github-search/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How github-search Compares

Feature / Agent	github-search	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?

Search GitHub code, repositories, issues, and PRs via MCP

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 Search Skill

## When to Use

- Search code across repositories
- Find issues or PRs
- Look up repository information

## Instructions

```bash
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/github_search.py \
    --type "code" \
    --query "your search query"
```

### Parameters

- `--type`: Search type - `code`, `repos`, `issues`, `prs`
- `--query`: Search query (supports GitHub search syntax)
- `--owner`: (optional) Filter by repo owner
- `--repo`: (optional) Filter by repo name

### Examples

```bash
# Search code
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/github_search.py \
    --type "code" \
    --query "authentication language:python"

# Search issues
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/github_search.py \
    --type "issues" \
    --query "bug label:critical" \
    --owner "anthropics"
```

## MCP Server Required

Requires `github` server in mcp_config.json with GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN.