Github Automation
- 1k installs
- 67k repo stars
- Updated August 4, 2026
- ruvnet/ruflo
github-automation is an agent skill that automates pull requests, code reviews, issue tracking, and release workflows from a coding agent for developers using GitHub repositories.
About
github-automation is a rufnet/ruflo skill for GitHub workflow automation, pull request management, issue tracking, and code review coordination integrated with GitHub Actions. It triggers on PR creation, issue management, CI/CD workflow setup, code review automation, and release management. Commands include gh pr create with structured title and body templates for feature pull requests. The skill explicitly skips local-only changes and non-GitHub repositories. Developers reach for github-automation when they want their coding agent to open PRs, triage issues, configure workflows, and coordinate releases without leaving the agent session. It spans PR drafting through release automation across the ship pipeline.
- Automates PR creation with conventional commit titles and structured bodies
- Coordinates code-review-swarm and automated review workflows
- Manages issues with list, create, and state filters
- Sets up GitHub Actions CI/CD using workflow templates
- Handles release management and automated notes generation
Github Automation by the numbers
- 1,040 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +3 installs in the week ending Aug 5, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #62 of 733 Git & Pull Requests skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: MEDIUM risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Aug 5, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| Installs | 1k |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 67k |
| Security audit | 2 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | August 4, 2026 |
| Repository | ruvnet/ruflo ↗ |
How do you automate GitHub PRs and releases from an agent?
Automate pull requests, code reviews, issue tracking, and release workflows directly from their coding agent.
Who is it for?
Developers on GitHub who want their coding agent to handle PR creation, issue triage, CI setup, and release steps via gh CLI.
Skip if: Local-only repositories, non-GitHub hosts like GitLab or Bitbucket, or teams that do not use gh CLI workflows.
When should I use this skill?
The user needs PR creation, issue management, GitHub Actions setup, code review coordination, or release automation on GitHub.
What you get
Created pull requests, managed issues, configured GitHub Actions workflows, and coordinated release automation.
- pull requests
- issue updates
- GitHub Actions workflow configs
Files
GitHub Automation Skill
Purpose
GitHub workflow automation, PR management, and repository coordination.
When to Trigger
- Creating pull requests
- Managing issues
- Setting up CI/CD workflows
- Code review automation
- Release management
Commands
Create Pull Request
gh pr create --title "feat: description" --body "## Summary\n..."Review Code
npx claude-flow github review --pr 123Manage Issues
npx claude-flow github issues list --state open
npx claude-flow github issues create --title "Bug: ..."Setup Workflow
npx claude-flow workflow create --template ciRelease Management
npx claude-flow deployment release --version 1.0.0Agent Types
| Agent | Role |
|---|---|
pr-manager | Pull request lifecycle |
code-review-swarm | Automated code review |
issue-tracker | Issue management |
release-manager | Release automation |
workflow-automation | GitHub Actions |
Best Practices
1. Use conventional commits 2. Require reviews before merge 3. Run CI on all PRs 4. Automate release notes
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Pick github-automation for GitHub-native PR and release flows; use generic git skills for host-agnostic commit and branch operations.
FAQ
When should github-automation be skipped?
github-automation should be skipped for local-only changes and non-GitHub repositories. The skill is designed for GitHub-hosted repos using gh CLI and GitHub Actions integration.
What GitHub operations does github-automation cover?
github-automation covers pull request creation, issue management, GitHub Actions workflow setup, code review automation, and release management. It uses commands such as gh pr create with structured summaries.
Is Github Automation safe to install?
skills.sh reports 2 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.