skill-from-github
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- Domain
- Engineering
- Compatible agents
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- Claude Code
- Cursor
- Cline
- Codex
- Windsurf
- Gemini CLI
- +20
- Trust score
- 88 / 100 · community maintained
- Author / version / license
- @GBSOSS · no license declared
- Token usage
- Lean
- Setup complexity
- Plug-and-play
- External API key
- Not required
- Operating systems
- Unspecified (assume cross-platform)
- Runtime requirements
- No special requirements
- Permissions
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- Read-only
- Write / modify
- Network behavior
- Local-only
- Install commands
- 26 variants
Profile is derived at build time from SKILL.md and install vectors. Subject to drift from author intent.
Heads up: 未限定 allowed-tools,默认拥有全部工具权限。
---
name: skill-from-github
description: Create skills by learning from high-quality GitHub projects When users want to accomplish someth…
category: engineering
runtime: no special runtime
---
# skill-from-github output preview
## PART A: Task fit
- Use case: Create skills by learning from high-quality GitHub projects When users want to accomplish something, search GitHub for quality projects that solve the problem, understand them deeply, then create a skill based on that knowledge. When users describe a task and you want to find existing tools/projects to learn from: Clarify what the user wants to achieve: S….
- Inputs: target material, constraints, expected output, and acceptance criteria.
- Evidence boundary: follow “When to Use / Workflow / Step 1: Understand User Intent” and do not present inference as author intent.
## PART B: Execution result
- **01** The card summarizes the use case; runtime output centers on “Create skills by learning from high-quality GitHub projects When users want to accomplish something, search GitHub for quality projects that solve the problem, understand them deeply, then create a skill based on that knowledge. When users describe a task and you want to find existing tools/projects to learn from: Clarify what the user wants to achieve: S…”.
- **02** When the source has headings, the agent prioritizes “When to Use / Workflow / Step 1: Understand User Intent” so the result follows the author’s structure.
- **03** Typical output includes task judgment, concrete steps, required commands or file edits, validation, and follow-up options.
- **04** Risk context follows the fingerprint: read files, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
## Running Rules
- read files, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
- Validate with a small sample before expanding scope.
- Return the result, validation criteria, and next iteration options. The source does not require a stable slash command. After installation, invoke the skill by name and describe the task.
Name target files or source material, expected output, forbidden changes, and whether network or shell access is allowed. Permission fingerprint: read files, write/modify files.
Start with a small task and check whether the result follows “When to Use / Workflow / Step 1: Understand User Intent”. Inspect diffs, logs, previews, or tests before expanding scope.
Confirm the final output includes a concrete result, evidence, and next action. If it stays generic, tighten inputs, boundaries, and acceptance criteria.
---
name: skill-from-github
description: Create skills by learning from high-quality GitHub projects When users want to accomplish someth…
category: engineering
source: GBSOSS/skill-from-masters
---
# skill-from-github
## When to use
- Create skills by learning from high-quality GitHub projects When users want to accomplish something, search GitHub for…
- Use it when the task has clear inputs, repeatable steps, and validation criteria.
## What to provide
- Target material, scope, expected result, and forbidden changes.
- Whether network, commands, file writes, or external services are allowed.
## Execution rules
- Organize steps around “When to Use / Workflow / Step 1: Understand User Intent” and keep inference separate from source facts.
- read files, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
- Validate with a small sample before expanding the task.
## Output requirements
- Return the deliverable, key evidence, validation method, and next action.
- Mark missing information as unknown; do not invent commands, platforms, or dependencies. The author source anchors workflow facts; repository files anchor sources and commands; Fluxly only adds fit, limitations, and quality judgment.
skill "skill-from-github" {
input -> user goal + target files + boundaries + acceptance criteria
context -> When to Use / Workflow / Step 1: Understand User Intent
rules -> SKILL.md triggers / order / output contract
runtime -> no special runtime | read files, write/modify files | mostly runs locally
guardrails -> usually needs no extra API key + small-sample validation + diff/log review
output -> copyable result + checklist + next iteration
} Skill from GitHub
When users want to accomplish something, search GitHub for quality projects that solve the problem, understand them deeply, then create a skill based on that knowledge.
When to Use
When users describe a task and you want to find existing tools/projects to learn from:
- "I want to be able to convert markdown to PDF"
- "Help me analyze sentiment in customer reviews"
- "I need to generate API documentation from code"
Workflow
Step 1: Understand User Intent
Clarify what the user wants to achieve:
- What is the input?
- What is the expected output?
- Any constraints (language, framework, etc.)?
Step 2: Search GitHub
Search for projects that solve this problem:
{task keywords} language:{preferred} stars:>100 sort:stars
Search tips:
- Start broad, then narrow down
- Try different keyword combinations
- Include "cli", "tool", "library" if relevant
Quality filters (must meet ALL):
- Stars > 100 (community validated)
- Updated within last 12 months (actively maintained)
- Has README with clear documentation
- Has actual code (not just awesome-list)
Step 3: Present Options to User
Show top 3-5 candidates:
## Found X projects that can help
### Option 1: [project-name](github-url)
- Stars: xxx | Last updated: xxx
- What it does: one-line description
- Why it's good: specific strength
### Option 2: ...
Which one should I dive into? Or should I search differently?
Wait for user confirmation before proceeding.
Step 4: Deep Dive into Selected Project
Once user selects a project, thoroughly understand it:
- Read README - Understand purpose, features, usage
- Read core source files - Understand how it works
- Check examples - See real usage patterns
- Note dependencies - What it relies on
- Identify key concepts - The mental model behind it
Extract:
- Core algorithm/approach
- Input/output formats
- Error handling patterns
- Best practices encoded in the code
Step 5: Summarize Understanding
Present what you learned to user:
## Understanding [project-name]
### Core Approach
How it solves the problem...
### Key Techniques
1. ...
2. ...
### Limitations
- ...
### What I'll encode in the skill
- ...
Does this look right? Should I proceed to create the skill?
Wait for user confirmation.
Step 6: Create Skill via skill-creator
Hand off to skill-creator with:
- Clear purpose - What the skill does
- Methodology - The approach learned from the project
- Step-by-step process - Concrete instructions
- Quality criteria - What good output looks like
- Common pitfalls - What to avoid (learned from project issues/docs)
Important: The skill should encode the knowledge from the project, not just wrap the tool. The skill should work even without the original project installed.
Example
User: "I want to write better commit messages"
Step 2 - Search:
commit message convention stars:>100 sort:stars
Step 3 - Present:
## Found 4 projects
### Option 1: conventional-commits/conventionalcommits.org (4.2k ⭐)
- Specification for human and machine readable commit messages
- Why: Industry standard, used by Angular, Vue, etc.
### Option 2: commitizen/cz-cli (15k ⭐)
- CLI tool for creating conventional commits
- Why: Battle-tested, lots of adapters
### Option 3: carloscuesta/gitmoji (14k ⭐)
- Emoji guide for commit messages
- Why: Visual, fun approach
Which one interests you?
User: "Let's go with conventional commits"
Step 4 - Deep dive:
- Read the specification
- Understand types (feat, fix, docs, etc.)
- Learn about scopes, breaking changes
- Study real-world examples
Step 5 - Summarize:
## Understanding Conventional Commits
### Core Approach
Structured format: <type>(<scope>): <description>
### Key Types
- feat: new feature
- fix: bug fix
- docs: documentation
- ...
### Benefits Learned
- Automated changelog generation
- Semantic versioning
- Clear history
Ready to create a commit message skill based on this?
Step 6 - Create skill with these principles encoded
Important Notes
- Always get user confirmation - At step 3 (project selection) and step 5 (before creating)
- Prefer learning over wrapping - Encode the knowledge, not just "run this tool"
- Check license - Mention if project has restrictive license
- Credit the source - Include attribution in generated skill
- Quality over speed - Take time to truly understand the project
What This Skill is NOT
- NOT a package installer
- NOT a tool wrapper
- It's about learning from the best projects and encoding that knowledge into a reusable skill
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