| name | github-ops |
| description | Use when working with GitHub repos, branch setup, auth tokens, PR flow, or repo preparation inside Reef. |
GitHub Operations
Use this skill when the task involves cloning or preparing a repo, branching, pushing, opening PRs, or working with GitHub-scoped auth.
Goal
Treat GitHub workflow as a procedure, not as part of the always-on constitution.
Repo Preparation
Before proposing architecture or decomposition:
- use
reef_git_prepare to clone or prepare the repo if Reef already has a helper for it
- then use
ls or tree
- inspect top-level files
- identify language, package manager, build system, and test entrypoints
- read the README and key manifests
Do not start with a long self-briefing. Start by preparing and understanding the repo.
Auth
Use reef_github_token with the narrowest profile that does the job:
read for inspectiondevelop for branches, pushes, and normal implementation workci only when CI-scoped operations are actually needed
Do not mint broad credentials casually.
Branch Discipline
- never push directly to
main
- prepare a task branch before meaningful implementation work
- use clear branch names that reflect the slice of work
- keep save points before risky refactors or large integration steps
PR Discipline
When the work is PR-shaped, provide enough for a parent or operator to continue cleanly:
- branch name
- commit(s)
- tests run and results
- unresolved risks
- PR URL if created
If a PR is not ready, say what is missing instead of implying completion.
Relationship To Other Skills
- use
skills/code-delivery/SKILL.md for implementation, testing, and parent-friendly receipts
- use
skills/decompose/SKILL.md when the repo task needs recursive delegation
- use
skills/reporting-checkpointing/SKILL.md when reporting upward after GitHub/code work
