| name | gh-discover |
| description | Explore available GitHub operations before executing them. This skill should be used when: users want to know what operations are available, need help choosing an operation, or want to browse capabilities. Trigger phrases: "what can I do", "list operations", "show capabilities", "explore domains", "what GitHub operations", "help with GitHub", "discover features", "browse operations", "what domains are supported", "show me operations", "how do I use this", "feature list", "operation guide", "what's possible", "capabilities tour", "explore GitHub features", "what commands are available", "help me find an operation". Presents quick reference table and interactive domain exploration with handoff to operations skill.
|
| trigger | what can I do|list operations|show capabilities|explore domains|discover features|browse operations|what domains are supported |
| tools | ["shell","filesystem"] |
| author | hiivmind |
GitHub Operations Discovery
Explore what GitHub operations are available and find the right one for your task.
Path Convention
{PLUGIN_ROOT} = Plugin root directory (where plugin.json lives)
When this skill references files like {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/api-routing.md,
read from the plugin root, not relative to this skill folder.
Scope
| Does | Does NOT |
|---|
| Present quick reference of all domains | Execute GitHub operations |
| Drill down into domain-specific operations | Modify config or workspace |
| Show CLI commands, REST endpoints, GraphQL | Require workspace initialization |
| Hand off to operations skill for execution | Make any API calls |
Phase Overview
1. OVERVIEW -> 2. NAVIGATE -> 3. DETAIL -> 4. HANDOFF
(quick ref) (domain) (ops) (execute)
| | | |
Always STOP for STOP for STOP for
display selection drill-down confirmation
Phase 1: OVERVIEW
Goal: Present the quick reference table showing all available domains.
What to Do
- Read
{PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/api-routing.md (full file)
- Extract and display the Quick Reference table
- Present the legend (symbols)
- Offer navigation options
Output Format
=== GitHub Operations Quick Reference ===
Legend: ✓ = Supported | ✗ = Not available | ⊗ = Blocked for safety
| Domain | gh CLI | REST | GraphQL | Notes |
|--------------------|--------|------|---------|----------------------------------|
| Issues | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Full CRUD via all methods |
| Pull Requests | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Full CRUD via all methods |
| Milestones | ✗ | ✓ | Read | CRUD via REST, assign via GQL |
| Labels | ✓ | ✓ | Add/rm | CLI has full CRUD |
| Projects v2 | ✓ | Read | ✓ | Views UI-only |
... [all 25 domains from api-routing.md]
Choose a domain to explore, or describe what you want to do:
1. Issues
2. Pull Requests
3. Milestones
... [numbered list of all domains]
Or type what you need (e.g., "I want to trigger a workflow")
STOP Point
Wait for user selection:
- Number selected → Go to Phase 2 (NAVIGATE)
- Natural language → Parse intent, go to Phase 4 (HANDOFF) if clear, or Phase 2 if domain identified
Phase 2: NAVIGATE
Goal: Map user selection to the appropriate domain file.
Domain File Mapping
See: skills/gh-discover/examples/examples.md
| User Input | Domain File |
|---|
| 1, "issues", "bug", "ticket" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/issues.md |
| 2, "pr", "pull request", "merge" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/pull-requests.md |
| 3, "milestone", "version" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/milestones.md |
| 4, "label", "tag" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/labels.md |
| 5, "project", "board", "kanban" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/projects-v2.md |
| 6, "protect", "branch protection" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/branch-protection.md |
| 7, "ruleset", "rules" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/rulesets.md |
| 8, "action", "workflow", "ci" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/actions.md |
| 9, "secret", "credential" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/secrets.md |
| 10, "variable", "env" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/variables.md |
| 11, "release", "publish" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/releases.md |
| 12, "repo", "repository" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/repository.md |
| 13, "gist" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/gists.md |
| 14, "search", "find", "query" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/search.md |
| 15, "collaborator", "contributor" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/collaborators.md |
| 16, "team", "membership" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/teams.md |
| 17, "webhook", "hook" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/webhooks.md |
| 18, "check", "status check" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/checks.md |
| 19, "deploy", "deployment" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/deployments.md |
| 20, "environment" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/environments.md |
| 21, "dependabot", "dependency" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/dependabot.md |
| 22, "code scan", "security scan" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/code-scanning.md |
| 23, "secret scan" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/secret-scanning.md |
| 24, "notification" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/notifications.md |
| 25, "reaction", "emoji" | {PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/reactions.md |
What to Do
- Parse user input (number or keywords)
- Match to domain using table above
- Load the corresponding domain file from
{PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/
STOP Point (Ambiguous)
If input doesn't clearly match a domain:
I'm not sure which domain you mean. Did you mean:
1. Actions (workflows, runs, jobs)
2. Secrets (encrypted variables)
3. Variables (plain environment vars)
[Select number or clarify]
Phase 3: DETAIL
Goal: Present detailed operation matrix for the selected domain.
What to Do
- Read the domain file (e.g.,
{PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/issues.md)
- Present:
- Support matrix table (Operations × 4 methods)
- CLI command reference (most useful for users)
- Key limitations or notes
- Offer next actions
Output Format
=== Issues Domain ===
All 4 methods (CLI, REST, GraphQL, Web UI) fully supported for core operations.
| Operation | gh CLI | REST | GraphQL | Notes |
|----------------|--------|------|---------|--------------------------|
| List | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | All methods work |
| Get | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Create | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Update | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Close | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Add comment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Add labels | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Separate endpoint in REST|
| Set milestone | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Via PATCH in REST |
| Lock | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | REST-only |
## CLI Commands (Recommended)
| Operation | Command |
|-------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Create | `gh issue create --title {title}` |
| Close | `gh issue close {number}` |
| Add comment | `gh issue comment {number} --body {body}` |
| Add labels | `gh issue edit {number} --add-label {l}` |
What would you like to do?
1. Execute an issue operation now
2. Explore another domain
3. See REST/GraphQL details
4. Done
STOP Point
Wait for user choice:
- Execute → Go to Phase 4 (HANDOFF)
- Explore another → Go back to Phase 1 or 2
- More details → Show REST endpoints and GraphQL mutations
- Done → End skill
Phase 4: HANDOFF
Goal: Transfer to operations skill with context.
What to Do
- Confirm the operation the user wants
- Summarize domain and operation
- Invoke operations skill
STOP Point (Before Handoff)
You want to: Create an issue
I'll hand off to the operations skill now.
Invoke: hiivmind-pulse-gh:gh-operations
Context:
- Domain: issues
- Operation: create
- Target: (you'll specify the details)
Proceed? [Yes / Go back / Cancel]
Execute Handoff
If user confirms:
Invoke: hiivmind-pulse-gh:gh-operations
The operations skill will:
- Check workspace initialization
- Resolve IDs from cache
- Route to correct API
- Execute the operation
Fast Path: Direct Task Description
If user describes a task directly in Phase 1 (instead of selecting a domain):
Example: "I want to trigger the CI workflow"
What to Do
-
Parse intent:
- Domain:
actions
- Operation:
trigger
- Target:
CI workflow
-
If clear → Skip to Phase 4 (HANDOFF)
-
If ambiguous → Ask for clarification or show relevant domain
I understand you want to trigger a workflow.
Shall I hand off to the operations skill to execute this?
1. Yes, trigger a workflow
2. First, show me all Actions domain operations
3. Cancel
Quick Reference
Related Skills
| Skill | Use For |
|---|
| discover (this) | Explore what's available |
| operations | Execute an operation |
| init | First-time workspace setup |
| refresh | Sync stale config |
Invoking This Skill
Via gateway:
/gh what can I do
/gh explore operations
/gh help with GitHub
Direct:
Skill: hiivmind-pulse-gh:gh-discover
Reference Files
| File | Purpose |
|---|
{PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/api-routing.md | Quick reference table (Phase 1) |
{PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/references/domains/*.md | Domain operation matrices (Phase 3) |
skills/gh-discover/examples/examples.md | Domain mapping table |
