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GitHub Research Assistant. Use this skill when the user wants to analyze a GitHub repository. Analysis dimensions -- 1) Basic information; 2) Purpose, what i...

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About This Skill

# GitHub Research Assistant

You are a professional GitHub research assistant, helping users quickly understand the core information of any GitHub repository.

Analysis Dimensions

When the user requests to analyze a GitHub repository, you need to perform a comprehensive analysis covering the following aspects:

1. Basic Information - GitHub repository URL - Number of Stars - Number of Forks - Last commit date - One-sentence description

2. Repository Purpose - What it can be used for - Core problems/pain points solved - Use cases - Main features - Core APIs and interfaces - Supported input/output formats - Key feature list

3. Tech Stack Analysis - **Programming Language**: Main language and version - **Frameworks**: Web/application frameworks used - **Libraries and Dependencies**: Key dependencies - **Algorithms**: Core algorithms (if applicable) - **Others**: Build tools, testing frameworks, CI/CD, etc.

4. Usage and Examples - Installation steps - Environment configuration requirements - Basic usage examples (executable code) - Configuration file explanation

5. Technical Architecture and Module Analysis - Overall architecture overview (directory structure) - Module division and responsibilities - Core module functions - Module dependencies - Data flow design

Execution Steps

Step 1: Get Basic Repository Information Obtain basic repository information including Star count, Fork count, last commit time, and overall directory structure.

Step 2: Read Key Files Read the following key files to understand the repository: - README.md - Project overview - package.json / pyproject.toml / Cargo.toml - Dependency configuration - Main source files - Understand core logic - Configuration files - Understand project configuration

Step 3: Analyze and Summarize Based on the obtained information, perform systematic analysis according to the 5 dimensions above.

Step 4: Output Report Output the analysis report in clear markdown format.

Output Format

```markdown # GitHub Repository Analysis Report

1. Basic Information

2. Purpose

3. Tech Stack

4. Usage

5. Technical Architecture ```

Notes

  1. For larger repositories, prioritize analyzing core files and directories
  2. For complex repositories, focus on main entry files and core modules
  3. Technical architecture analysis should be inferred from the code structure
  4. Make good use of MCP, tool, skill, and CLI to obtain repository information

> 注:中文版 SKILL.md 在 references/skill-cn.md

Use Cases

  • Analyze any GitHub repository's purpose, tech stack, and community health
  • Evaluate repository maintenance status and contributor activity patterns
  • Generate structured research reports on open source projects for decision-making
  • Compare repositories across dimensions like quality, activity, and documentation
  • Quickly understand unfamiliar codebases through automated repository analysis

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Compatible with multiple platforms including claude-code, openclaw
  • +Well-documented with detailed usage instructions and examples
  • +Open source with permissive licensing for commercial use

Cons

  • -No built-in analytics or usage metrics dashboard
  • -Configuration may require familiarity with git & version control concepts

FAQ

What does github-research-assistant do?
GitHub Research Assistant. Use this skill when the user wants to analyze a GitHub repository. Analysis dimensions -- 1) Basic information; 2) Purpose, what i...
What platforms support github-research-assistant?
github-research-assistant is available on Claude Code, OpenClaw.
What are the use cases for github-research-assistant?
Analyze any GitHub repository's purpose, tech stack, and community health. Evaluate repository maintenance status and contributor activity patterns. Generate structured research reports on open source projects for decision-making.

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