An advanced integration skill enabling AI coding agents to interact with GitHub repositories, issues, branches, and workflows securely using ClawLink OAuth authentication.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install github-repos
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-repos 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 Repositories?
The GitHub Repositories skill is a powerful integration designed to connect your AI coding agent directly to the GitHub REST and GraphQL APIs. As part of the expanding ecosystem of Openclaw Skills, this tool allows developers and teams to seamlessly manage their repositories, inspect pull requests, create or update issues, track branches, and trigger automated workflows without manual context switching.
By leveraging ClawLink for hosted connection flows and secure OAuth credential management, this skill removes the friction of configuring API tokens or storing keys in chat history. Your agent gets instantaneous, secure, and scoped access to execute both read and write operations, making it an indispensable asset for developers looking to maximize their productivity with Openclaw Skills.
GitHub Repositories Use Cases
- Automatically creating and triaging GitHub issues based on user feedback or codebase errors.
- Generating, reviewing, and tracking pull requests directly from an interactive AI agent session.
- Checking build and deployment statuses by querying active workflow runs and repository releases.
- Seamlessly managing branch creation, commits, and codebase navigation using natural language.
- Enhancing team productivity by using Openclaw Skills to coordinate repository tasks safely with built-in write protections.
How GitHub Repositories Works
- Plugin Initialization: The AI agent loads the verified ClawLink plugin configuration from the local Openclaw Skills environment.
- OAuth Authentication: Secure authentication is handled through ClawLink, eliminating the need to expose raw API tokens.
- Discovery & Cataloging: The agent queries the live tool catalog using specific ClawLink discovery commands to identify the exact active capabilities.
- Read/Write Coordination: Safe read actions are executed directly, while write actions are preceded by tool description and visual preview steps.
- API Proxying: Request parameters are compiled and proxied through ClawLink to the official GitHub API endpoints, and the formatted response is returned safely to the user chat.
GitHub Repositories Setup
To enable this integration within your environment, execute the following commands:
openclaw plugins install clawhub:clawlink-plugin
openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '[\"clawlink-plugin\"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart
After restarting, run /new in a fresh chat session. Complete the connection by pairing your device using clawlink_begin_pairing and authenticating GitHub via the dashboard at https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=github.
GitHub Repositories Data Schema & Taxonomy
This skill maps GitHub platform capabilities into discrete tool definitions categorized by operational scope. Below is the metadata taxonomy of the available tooling schema:
| Area | Operational Scope | Example Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Repositories | Read/Write repository configurations & collaborators | github_list_repositories_for_the_authenticated_user, github_get_a_repository |
| Issues | Manage lifecycle, labels, assignees, and state | github_list_issues_for_a_repository, github_create_an_issue |
| Pull Requests | Handle review and merge requirements | github_list_pull_requests, github_create_a_pull_request |
| Commits & Branches | Inspect commits and manage development branches | github_list_commits, github_create_a_branch |
| Workflows & Releases | Trigger Actions pipelines and create deployments | github_list_repository_workflows, github_create_a_release |
GitHub Repositories Advanced Features
- Safe Write Assurances: Enforces a strict verification step, requiring interactive preview and user confirmation prior to any destructive action.
- Dynamic Tool Searching: Employs live search endpoints to dynamically resolve the correct tool to execute without relying on hardcoded parameter configurations.
- GraphQL & REST Dual Support: Seamlessly shifts between REST endpoints and complex GraphQL queries for maximum data extraction efficiency.
- Robust Error Mapping: Translates raw HTTP codes (such as rate-limiting 403s or structural 422s) into actionable suggestions directly within Openclaw Skills chats.
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