github-project

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the complexity and manual effort involved in configuring and maintaining GitHub repositories. It streamlines critical tasks like setting up branch protection, managing CODEOWNERS, configuring auto-merge for dependencies, and organizing issues, preventing errors and ensuring adherence to best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Automated Repository Setup: Quickly configure new GitHub repositories with essential files, .github/ structure, and default settings.
• Advanced Branch Protection: Effortlessly set up, verify, and troubleshoot branch protection rules, PR review workflows, and CODEOWNERS for secure and compliant development.
• Dependency Auto-Merge: Configure and troubleshoot Dependabot/Renovate auto-merge workflows, including integration with GitHub's merge queue, to keep dependencies up-to-date without manual intervention.
• Issue & Project Hierarchy: Manage GitHub Issues, Discussions, and create sub-issue hierarchies using the GraphQL API for better project organization and task breakdown.
• Use Case: Imagine you're launching a new microservice. Instead of spending hours manually configuring branch protection, CODEOWNERS, and auto-merge for dependency updates, this Skill can guide you through the entire setup, ensuring your repository is secure, efficient, and compliant from day one.

Quick Start

Set up a new GitHub repository with recommended branch protection, CODEOWNERS, and auto-merge for dependency updates.