github-solution-finder

Run multi-constraint GitHub searches to find open-source libraries.

Updated Dec 10, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/KhaledMKhaled/FodaStore --skill github-solution-finder-khaledmkhaled
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-solution-finder
Source: https://github.com/KhaledMKhaled/FodaStore/tree/main/.local/secondary_skills/github-solution-finder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KhaledMKhaled/FodaStore --skill github-solution-finder-khaledmkhaled

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It prevents rebuilding software from scratch by helping you quickly locate established, actively maintained open-source repositories on GitHub for a specific need.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • GitHub search operator recipes: Use stars, language, freshness signals (pushed/created), topics, license, and negation/exclusion to narrow results precisely.
  • Quality/health evaluation heuristics: Screen candidates using recency, star thresholds, issue ratio, contributors, releases, and license constraints.
  • Recommendation output templates: Produce a consistent comparison summary that supports quick decision-making.
  • Decision rules for selecting among options: Choose the best fit based on relative popularity and recency, and handle dead-but-popular projects via forks.

Quick Start

Ask: “Find an actively maintained GitHub library in Python for rate limiting that is not archived and has strong freshness, then return the top 3 candidates with stars, pushed date, license, and a one-line pitch for each.”

Frequently Asked Questions about github-solution-finder

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find actively maintained open-source libraries on GitHub?▼

To find actively maintained open-source libraries on GitHub, apply multi-constraint search qualifiers like `stars:` for popularity, `pushed:` for maintenance freshness, and `archived:false` to exclude dead repositories. This filters candidates to battle-tested projects with recent commit activity.

What GitHub search qualifiers help evaluate repository health for dependency selection?▼

Key GitHub search qualifiers for repository health evaluation include `stars:` for popularity, `pushed:` for commit recency, `archived:false` to exclude dead projects, `license:` for compliance, and `topic:` for relevance. These filters narrow dependency selection to active, compliant repositories.

How can I filter GitHub repositories by license and language for my project?▼

Filter GitHub repositories by license and language using the `license:` and `language:` search qualifiers. This ensures selected open-source libraries match your project's compliance requirements and tech stack before evaluating popularity and maintenance freshness.

What is the best way to choose between popular but archived GitHub libraries?▼

When choosing between popular but archived GitHub libraries, evaluate active forks of the original repository using GitHub search. Identify forks with recent push dates and healthy contributor activity to find a maintained alternative for your dependency.

How do I narrow down GitHub library search results for an awesome list?▼

Narrow down GitHub library search results for an awesome list by applying negation and exclusion qualifiers to remove irrelevant topics. Combine `stars:` thresholds with `pushed:` date filters to curate high-quality, actively maintained open-source repositories.