github-setup-skill

Current version: v0.1.0

Expert skill for professional Git/GitHub repository setup: .gitignore, .gitattributes, value-driven README files, licensing, repository metadata, tags and releases, and production-quality GitHub Actions with testing.

Purpose

This skill replaces ad-hoc setup with a guided workflow that:

• inspects the repo before writing
• asks only for what cannot be inferred
• creates or refines high-quality baseline files
• adds GitHub Actions automation
• establishes clear rules for tags and releases

Skill Files

• SKILL.md
• references/triggers.md
• references/workflow.md
• references/templates.md
• references/github-actions.md
• references/releases.md
• references/licenses.md
• references/repo-metadata.md
• references/testing.md
• scripts/README.md

Install

Copy this folder into your skills directory. Example:

cp -R git-setup-skill "$HOME/.agents/skills/git-setup-skill"

Usage

Typical trigger phrases:

• "I need a good .gitignore"
• "I want a README with real value"
• "set up GitHub Actions"
• "prepare releases and tags"
• "add a license to the repository"

What it produces

• .gitignore and .gitattributes tailored to the stack
• README.md with useful sections
• LICENSE matched to the licensing strategy
• CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md / SECURITY.md when appropriate
• GitHub Actions workflows for CI and releases
• repository metadata such as description and topics

Compatibility

• Requires git and gh for metadata and release tasks.
• On Windows, use a shell compatible with bash if scripts are added later.

Contributing

See CONTRIBUTING.md.