A fully autonomous GitHub management skill that enables AI agents to create repositories, push code, and manage releases without user intervention.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install github-ops-pro
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install github-ops-pro using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is GitHub Operations Skill?
The github-ops skill is a robust automation layer designed for AI agents to interact directly with GitHub's ecosystem. It moves beyond simple command-line wrappers by integrating secure token management and direct API interactions to handle the full lifecycle of a software project. This skill is part of the broader Openclaw Skills library, focusing on high reliability and zero-friction execution for developers.
By leveraging this skill, an agent can transform local code into a live GitHub project in seconds. It adheres to the principle of autonomy, ensuring that the AI finds solutions rather than asking for help, making it an essential component for automated CI/CD pipelines and self-healing development environments.
GitHub Operations Skill Use Cases
- Automatically creating new repositories for generated project tutorials or templates.
- Pushing local documentation or code updates to remote branches.
- Generating versioned tags and GitHub Releases for production-ready software.
- Seamlessly updating README files through direct API calls to keep project documentation current.
How GitHub Operations Skill Works
- The AI agent identifies a GitHub-related task and triggers the github-ops skill.
- The skill retrieves the GITHUB_TOKEN from a secure, local secrets directory.
- For repository creation, it issues a POST request to the GitHub API with specified metadata.
- For code deployment, it configures git remotes using the authenticated token and executes push commands.
- For releases, it generates Git tags and uses the API to create formal release entries.
- The workflow concludes by providing a live URL or status confirmation to the user.
GitHub Operations Skill Setup
To use this within the Openclaw Skills framework, ensure your environment is configured with the necessary binaries and authentication.
# Ensure dependencies are installed
sudo apt install git curl
# Configure the GitHub Token securely
mkdir -p /home/node/.openclaw/secrets/
echo "your_github_token_here" > /home/node/.openclaw/secrets/github_token.txt
chmod 600 /home/node/.openclaw/secrets/github_token.txt
# Export the environment variable
export GITHUB_TOKEN=$(cat /home/node/.openclaw/secrets/github_token.txt)
GitHub Operations Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages data through a combination of local file paths and environment variables to ensure security and consistency across Openclaw Skills.
| Item | Path / Key | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | GITHUB_TOKEN |
API and Git authentication |
| Secrets Path | /home/node/.openclaw/secrets/ |
Secure storage for tokens |
| Workspace | /home/node/.openclaw/workspace/ |
Local directory for git operations |
| Skill Definition | skills/github-ops/SKILL.md |
Logic and metadata definition |
GitHub Operations Skill Advanced Features
- Multi-stage automation: Triggers downstream actions like Vercel deployments immediately after a code push.
- Zero-intervention workflow: Operates without requiring users to manually provide tokens or create repositories in the UI.
- Direct API File Updates: Updates files like README.md directly via API to bypass local clone requirements for minor edits.
- Performance Optimized: Sub-3 second response times for API-based repository and release management.
SKILL.md
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