github-search
Search GitHub code, repositories, issues, and pull requests with flexible filtering.
Works with
What it does
Four search types: code, repositories, issues, and pull requests, each with full GitHub search syntax support
Optional filtering by repository owner and name to narrow results to specific projects
Requires GitHub personal access token configured in mcp_config.json for authentication
Command-line interface with straightforward parameters for integration into agent workflows
Installation Guide
How to use github-search on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your machine
- ›Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with
node --version - ›Active project directory where you want to add
github-search
Run the install command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches github-search from parcadei/continuous-claude-v3 and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate github-search. Access via /github-search in your agent's command palette.
Security Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.
Documentation
GitHub Search Skill
When to Use
- Search code across repositories
- Find issues or PRs
- Look up repository information
Instructions
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/github_search.py \
--type "code" \
--query "your search query"
Parameters
--type: Search type -code,repos,issues,prs--query: Search query (supports GitHub search syntax)--owner: (optional) Filter by repo owner--repo: (optional) Filter by repo name
Examples
# Search code
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/github_search.py \
--type "code" \
--query "authentication language:python"
# Search issues
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/github_search.py \
--type "issues" \
--query "bug label:critical" \
--owner "anthropics"
MCP Server Required
Requires github server in mcp_config.json with GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN.
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Use Cases
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Example
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Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
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Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Roadmap Prioritization
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Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale