Setup & Installation

Install Github Tools using the ClawHub CLI or OpenClaw CLI:

clawhub install github-tools

If the CLI is not installed:

npx clawhub@latest install github-tools

Or install with OpenClaw CLI:

openclaw skills install github-tools

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What This Skill Does

Github Tools is a Software Development skill for OpenClaw by 164149043.

GitHub Skill

Use the gh CLI to interact with GitHub. Always specify --repo owner/repo when not in a git directory, or use URLs directly.

Pull Requests

Check CI status on a PR:

gh pr checks 55 --repo owner/repo

List recent workflow runs:

gh run list --repo owner/repo --limit 10

View a run and see which steps failed:

gh run view <run-id> --repo owner/repo

View logs for failed steps only:

gh run view <run-id> --repo owner/repo --log-failed

API for Advanced Queries

The gh api command is useful for accessing data not available through other subcommands.

Get PR with specific fields:

gh api repos/owner/repo/pulls/55 --jq '.title, .state, .user.login'

JSON Output

Most commands support --json for structured output. You can use --jq to filter:

gh issue list --repo owner/repo --json number,title --jq '.[] | "\(.number): \(.title)"'

Version History

Latest version: 1.0.1

First published: Mar 17, 2026. Last updated: Mar 17, 2026.

2 versions released.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Github Tools free to use?
Yes. Github Tools is a free, open-source skill available on the OpenClaw Skills Registry. You can install and use it at no cost, and the source code is publicly available for review and contribution.
What languages/platforms does Github Tools support?
It runs on any platform that supports OpenClaw, including macOS, Linux, and Windows. As long as you have the OpenClaw runtime installed, Github Tools will work seamlessly across operating systems.
How do I update Github Tools?
Run openclaw skills update github-tools to get the latest version. OpenClaw will download and apply the update automatically, preserving your existing configuration.
Can I use Github Tools with other skills?
Yes. OpenClaw skills are composable — you can combine Github Tools with any other installed skill in your workflows. This allows you to build powerful multi-step automations by chaining skills together.