github-research-assistant
VerifiedGitHub 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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# 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
- For larger repositories, prioritize analyzing core files and directories
- For complex repositories, focus on main entry files and core modules
- Technical architecture analysis should be inferred from the code structure
- 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
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