GitHub Ops Skill

Provides structured guidance for repository reconnaissance using gh api and gh search.

Overview

Repository reconnaissance often fails when agents guess file paths or attempt to fetch large files blindly. This skill enforces a structured Map -> Identify -> Fetch sequence using the GitHub CLI to minimize token waste and improve reliability.

⚡ Essential Reconnaissance Commands

Use these commands to understand a repository structure before fetching content.

1. List Repository Root

gh api repos/{owner}/{repo}/contents --jq '.[].name'

2. List Specific Directory