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Investigates a GitHub repository from a URL: README, file tree, local clones tatus, and recommended next steps. Use when the user pastes a github.com URL or says check this repo, what is this project. Read-only; no credentialacces s. Triggers: github URL, check this repo, scout repo.

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name	github-repo-scout
description	Investigates a GitHub repository from a URL: README, file tree, local clones tatus, and recommended next steps. Use when the user pastes a github.com URL or says check this repo, what is this project. Read-only; no credentialacces s. Triggers: github URL, check this repo, scout repo.
version	1.0.0
author	Stijnman
license	MIT
compatibility	Grok agent; optional MCP and shell access
metadata	{"grok":{"tags":["github.com","check this repo","scout repo","what is this project"],"related_skills":["oss-repo-maintainer","defensive-mcp-audit","skill-rubric-reviewer"],"publication_reviewed":"2026-06-24"}}

Github Repo Scout

When to Use

User says github.com or task matches this capability
User says check this repo or task matches this capability
User says scout repo or task matches this capability
User says what is this project or task matches this capability

Workflow

Parse owner/repo from URL; reject non-GitHub hosts unless user confirms.
Fetch README and top-level tree via public API or git clone (read-only).
Compare README claims vs actual committed files (note drift).
Check if repo exists locally in workspace or common clone paths.
Summarize: purpose, install steps, risks, suggested actions (clone, audit, review).
Do not access private repos without authenticated user context.

Integrations

oss-repo-maintainer
defensive-mcp-audit
skill-rubric-reviewer

Error Handling

Failure	Response
404/private repo	State access limitation; ask user to clone locally.
Rate limited	Backoff; use local clone if available.

Gotchas

Public repos only unless user has authenticated MCP/GitHub access.

Safety & Ethics (Publication-Ready)

This skill is designed for public distribution. Constraints:

Read-only repository inspection.
No harvesting of tokens, secrets, or private issue content.
Do not auto-clone into system directories without user approval.

Prohibited actions

No unauthorized access, malware, or harmful automation
No silent exfiltration of data, credentials, or telemetry
No destructive system changes without hitl-approver
No publication of user PII or environment secrets in outputs

Example

Input: User request matching triggers above. Output: Structured result per workflow; local artifacts only unless user opts in.

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name	github-repo-scout
description	Investigates a GitHub repository from a URL: README, file tree, local clones tatus, and recommended next steps. Use when the user pastes a github.com URL or says check this repo, what is this project. Read-only; no credentialacces s. Triggers: github URL, check this repo, scout repo.
version	1.0.0
author	Stijnman
license	MIT
compatibility	Grok agent; optional MCP and shell access
metadata	{"grok":{"tags":["github.com","check this repo","scout repo","what is this project"],"related_skills":["oss-repo-maintainer","defensive-mcp-audit","skill-rubric-reviewer"],"publication_reviewed":"2026-06-24"}}

Github Repo Scout

When to Use

User says github.com or task matches this capability
User says check this repo or task matches this capability
User says scout repo or task matches this capability
User says what is this project or task matches this capability

Workflow

Parse owner/repo from URL; reject non-GitHub hosts unless user confirms.
Fetch README and top-level tree via public API or git clone (read-only).
Compare README claims vs actual committed files (note drift).
Check if repo exists locally in workspace or common clone paths.
Summarize: purpose, install steps, risks, suggested actions (clone, audit, review).
Do not access private repos without authenticated user context.

Integrations

oss-repo-maintainer
defensive-mcp-audit
skill-rubric-reviewer

Error Handling

Failure	Response
404/private repo	State access limitation; ask user to clone locally.
Rate limited	Backoff; use local clone if available.

Gotchas

Public repos only unless user has authenticated MCP/GitHub access.

Safety & Ethics (Publication-Ready)

This skill is designed for public distribution. Constraints:

Read-only repository inspection.
No harvesting of tokens, secrets, or private issue content.
Do not auto-clone into system directories without user approval.

Prohibited actions

No unauthorized access, malware, or harmful automation
No silent exfiltration of data, credentials, or telemetry
No destructive system changes without hitl-approver
No publication of user PII or environment secrets in outputs

Example

Input: User request matching triggers above. Output: Structured result per workflow; local artifacts only unless user opts in.