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SkillsGitHub Assistant

GitHub Assistant

Manage GitHub repos, review PRs, triage issues, and automate common workflows. Includes code review suggestions.

This skill gives your bot a more hands-on role in software and release work without making the setup feel heavier than it needs to be.

What This Skill Helps With

  • Manage GitHub repos, review PRs, triage issues, and automate common workflows. Includes code review suggestions.
  • It is available for Cloudflare, managed VPS hosting, and local setups.
  • It belongs to the development group.

Good Fit When

  • You want help with this kind of work on a repeat basis.
  • You want a clearer starting point instead of building the workflow from scratch.
  • You already have access to the service this skill needs.

What You Need Before You Start

  • GitHub API token

How To Turn It On

  1. Open the bot or environment where you want to use this skill.
  2. Turn on the skill and confirm the setup it asks for.
  3. Connect what it needs first: GitHub API token.
  4. Test it with one simple real-world task before relying on it for bigger work.

If you are self-hosting, you can install it with:

openclaw skill add github-assistant

A Simple Way To Try It First

  • Use this skill for the first small task you would normally do by hand.
  • Keep the first test simple so you can confirm the output feels right.
  • Once it works well once, build it into your regular routine.

What To Expect After Setup

  • Your bot should have a clearer job to do.
  • You should spend less time repeating the same manual steps.
  • You can still adjust the setup later if your workflow changes.