github

name	github
description	Search repositories, view issues, check PRs on GitHub. Use when: user asks about GitHub repos, issues, PRs, or wants to search GitHub. Don't use when: user wants general web search (use research skill) or asks about git concepts without GitHub context.
version	1.0.0
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GitHub

Interact with GitHub using the REST API.

Use when

• Repositories ("Find Kotlin repos", "My repos")
• Issues ("Open issues on X")
• Pull requests

Don't use when

• General web search (use research)
• Git concepts without GitHub context
• Non-GitHub code hosting

Authentication

For private repos, check memory for GITHUB_TOKEN. Public repos work without token (lower rate limit).

API Endpoints

Search repos (no auth)

web_fetch({
  url: "https://api.github.com/search/repositories?q=language:kotlin+stars:>1000"
})

With auth

web_fetch({
  url: "https://api.github.com/user/repos",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": "Bearer {TOKEN}",
    "Accept": "application/vnd.github+json"
  }
})

Rate Limits

• Unauthenticated: 60 req/hour
• Authenticated: 5,000 req/hour