Read GitHub repos the RIGHT way - via gitmcp.io instead of raw scraping. Why this beats web search: (1) Semantic search across docs, not just keyword matching, (2) Smart code navigation with accurate file structure - zero hallucinations on repo layout, (3) Proper markdown output optimized for LLMs, not raw HTML/JSON garbage, (4) Aggregates README + /docs + code in one clean interface, (5) Respects rate limits and robots.txt. Stop pasting raw GitHub URLs - use this instead.
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Option 1: Install via CLI (recommended)
Recommended (no pre-install needed)
npx clawhub@latest --dir ~/.claude/skills install read-githubOr via clawhub CLI (if already installed)
clawhub --dir ~/.claude/skills install read-githubβ οΈ Requires Node.js 18+. No Node? Use Option 2 below to download the ZIP instead. Install Node.js β
Option 2: Manual install (no Node required)
Download the ZIP, extract it, and place the folder at the path below. Restart your agent to activate.
Install path
~/.claude/skills/read-github/π‘Extract and place the folder at the path above, then restart your agent.
Category
Developer & DevOpsWhat Read GitHub can do for your AI workflow
Github repos the right way - directly from your Claude conversation
Works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw β install once, use everywhere
Trusted by 3,964+ developers worldwide
One-command installation β no complex setup required
Combine with other skills to build powerful multi-step AI workflows
Try these prompts with your AI agent after installing Read GitHub
Help me get started with Read GitHub
Explains what Read GitHub does, walks through the setup, and runs a quick demo based on your current project
Use Read GitHub to read GitHub repos the RIGHT way - via gitmcp
Invokes Read GitHub with the right parameters and returns the result directly in the conversation
What can I do with Read GitHub in my developer & devops workflow?
Lists the top use cases for Read GitHub, with example commands for each scenario
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Read GitHub extends your AI assistant with the ability to read GitHub repos the RIGHT way - via gitmcp.io instead of raw scraping. Why this beats web search: (1) Semantic search across docs, not just keyword matching, (2) Smart code navigation with accurate file structure - zero hallucinations on repo layout, (3) Proper markdown output optimized for LLMs, not raw HTML/JSON garbage, (4) Aggregates README + /docs + code in one clean interface, (5) Respects rate limits and robots.txt. Stop pasting raw GitHub URLs - use this instead. Rather than leaving your conversation to handle this manually, you can ask your Claude agent directly β and it will take care of the task end-to-end, using Read GitHub as its underlying capability.
Read GitHub works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) β an open standard that lets AI clients share tools and skills without lock-in. Because MCP is platform-agnostic by design, you install Read GitHub once and it becomes available across all your AI clients. Whether you're working in Claude for focused sessions or Cursor for integrated workflows, the skill behaves consistently.
Read GitHub installs like any other MCP skill: drop the folder into `~/.claude/skills/read-github/` for global access, or `.claude/skills/read-github/` to keep it scoped to one project. After a quick restart of Claude, you can trigger it explicitly with `/read-github`, or let the AI decide when it's the right tool for your request.
Read GitHub has been installed 3,964 times, making it one of the more actively used skills in the Developer & DevOps category. The install rate suggests it solves a real, recurring need rather than a niche edge case. The source code is open on GitHub β you can inspect it, contribute fixes, or fork it to adapt the skill for your specific setup. Like all skills on DiscoverAISkills, it is free to install and use. The broader AI skills ecosystem continues to expand as developers contribute new capabilities across categories like developer tools, data analysis, writing, automation, and more.
Place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/read-github/ for personal use (all projects), or .claude/skills/read-github/ for project-specific use. Restart your AI client, then invoke with /read-github or let the AI discover it automatically.
Read GitHub supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It integrates seamlessly with these AI platforms to extend their capabilities.
Read GitHub is free to install. Check the repository for licensing information.
Read GitHub repos the RIGHT way - via gitmcp.io instead of raw scraping. Why this beats web search: (1) Semantic search across docs, not just keyword matching, (2) Smart code navigation with accurate file structure - zero hallucinations on repo layout, (3) Proper markdown output optimized for LLMs, not raw HTML/JSON garbage, (4) Aggregates README + /docs + code in one clean interface, (5) Respects rate limits and robots.txt. Stop pasting raw GitHub URLs - use this instead.
Github
CuratedInteract with GitHub using the `gh` CLI. Use `gh issue`, `gh pr`, `gh run`, and `gh api` for issues, PRs, CI runs, and advanced queries.
GitHub
CuratedGitHub API integration with managed OAuth. Access repositories, issues, pull requests, commits, branches, and users. Use this skill when users want to interact with GitHub repositories, manage issues and PRs, search code, or automate workflows. For other third party apps, use the api-gateway skill (https://clawhub.ai/byungkyu/api-gateway).
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Automate my developer & devops tasks using Read GitHub
Identifies repetitive steps in your workflow and sets up Read GitHub to handle them automatically
Read GitHub is categorized under Developer & DevOps. These skills help AI agents perform specialized tasks in this domain.