github
by callstackincubatorgithub is a GitHub skill for PRs, stacked PRs, code review, branching, and repo maintenance with gh CLI. Use it when you need a clear github guide for repeatable GitHub for Git Workflows tasks, including merge and rebase steps.
This skill scores 78/100, which means it is a solid directory listing for users who work in GitHub-heavy workflows. It gives agents enough trigger guidance, CLI-first execution steps, and a specific stacked-PR workflow to reduce guesswork versus a generic prompt, though it is still somewhat narrow and could use more edge-case coverage.
- Clear triggerability: it explicitly targets GitHub PRs, merging strategies, code review, branching, and repository management tasks, with an agent prompt in agents/openai.yaml.
- Operationally useful: it provides concrete gh CLI commands for creating PRs, squash-merging, checking status, and editing PR bases.
- Good workflow leverage: the stacked PR reference spells out a sequential merge/rebase process that agents can follow with less improvisation.
- Narrow workflow scope: the strongest value is for PR and stacked-PR handling, so users needing broader GitHub automation may find it incomplete.
- Some guidance is abbreviated: the reference file is truncated in the evidence, and there is no install command, scripts, or broader support material to backstop unusual cases.
Overview of github skill
What github skill is for
github is a GitHub skill for agents that need to operate on pull requests, stacked PRs, code review flow, branching, and common repo maintenance with gh CLI. It is most useful when the job is not “learn GitHub in general,” but “finish a GitHub workflow correctly with fewer context switches.”
Who should install it
Install the github skill if you regularly manage PRs, rebase branch chains, or merge changes in a controlled way. It fits engineers and agents working in Git-based repos where gh is already available and CLI-driven actions are preferred over web UI or GitHub MCP tools.
What makes it different
The main value is workflow specificity: the github skill favors gh CLI commands, includes a stacked PR merge path, and is optimized for practical GitHub operations rather than generic repository advice. That makes it a good fit for GitHub for Git Workflows when you need repeatable steps, not just a chatty explanation.
How to Use github skill
Install github skill
Use the skill install path from the repo, then let the agent invoke it with the short prompt context it expects:
npx skills add callstackincubator/agent-skills --skill github
For best results, mention the exact GitHub task, the branch state, and any constraint that changes the workflow, such as “use squash merges,” “preserve separate PR history,” or “this is a stacked PR chain.”
Give the skill the right input
A strong prompt names the object and the desired end state. For example:
- “Merge PRs #18, #19, and #20 as a stacked chain into main using github skill.”
- “Review this PR, check status, and suggest the next GitHub CLI step.”
- “Rebase the feature branch onto main, update the PR base, then squash merge.”
Weak prompts like “help with GitHub” force guesswork. Better prompts include PR numbers, branch names, base branch, and whether you want merge, squash, or rebase behavior.
Read these files first
Start with SKILL.md for the core workflow, then inspect references/stacked-pr-workflow.md for the detailed merge sequence. Also check agents/openai.yaml for how the skill is meant to be surfaced to an agent. If you need broader repo context, scan the tree for any additional reference material before assuming the workflow is complete.
Use it safely in real repos
This github guide assumes gh CLI is the primary interface and that you will verify state as you go. For stacked PRs, the order matters: merge the first PR, rebase later PRs onto main, update their base branch, then squash merge. If a rebase conflicts, stop and resolve it manually instead of forcing the chain forward.
github skill FAQ
Is github skill only for PRs?
No. The github skill centers on PRs because that is where the strongest workflow guidance lives, but it also covers branch strategy and repo operations that support review and merge work.
Do I need gh CLI to use it well?
Yes, that is the intended path. If your environment cannot use gh, this skill loses much of its value because its commands and decision flow are built around GitHub CLI usage.
Is github skill better than a normal prompt?
Usually yes for repeatable GitHub work. A normal prompt can explain a single action, but the github skill gives you a workflow that is more reliable for chained PRs, squash merges, and review/status checks.
When should I not use it?
Do not use it if your task is mostly educational, if you need GUI-specific instructions, or if your repo uses a custom release process that overrides normal GitHub PR handling.
How to Improve github skill
Provide state, not just intent
The biggest quality boost comes from naming current branch, target branch, PR numbers, and chain order. The github skill performs best when it knows what already exists, not when it has to infer the repository topology from scratch.
Specify merge rules up front
State whether you want squash merge, merge commit, or rebase behavior, and whether commit titles should follow PR titles. This avoids accidental defaults that can change history shape, especially in GitHub for Git Workflows where branch hygiene matters.
Show the chain and the risk points
For stacked PRs, give the dependency map explicitly: #1 -> main, #2 -> feat-a, #3 -> feat-b. Also mention any expected conflict areas, protected branch rules, or CI checks. That lets the skill choose the right sequence and reduce churn.
Iterate after the first pass
If the first output is too generic, ask for a tighter version with commands only, or ask it to rewrite for your exact repo conventions. The most useful github skill outputs usually come from one clarification round that adds branch names, PR numbers, and merge policy.