Which operating systems are supported by this skill?

The skill supports macOS (with or without Homebrew), Windows (via Winget or Scoop), and major Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, RHEL, and Arch Linux.

What happens if I already have GitHub CLI installed?

The skill will detect your existing installation, verify the version, and check your current authentication status to skip redundant steps or fix broken configurations.

Can this skill fix 'Permission Denied' errors when using GitHub?

Yes, it is designed to troubleshoot and fix authentication issues by re-running the verification and login steps to ensure your local machine has the correct API permissions.

Does this skill handle authentication automatically?

It initiates the official 'gh auth login' process using secure defaults, guiding you to complete the browser-based OAuth flow to ensure your credentials remain safe.

GitHub CLI Setup

Name: GitHub CLI Setup
Author: filipowm

byfilipowm

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Developer Tools

Automates the installation, authentication, and verification of the GitHub CLI (gh) across multiple platforms.

The GitHub CLI Setup skill simplifies the process of getting started with GitHub's official command-line tool. It automatically detects your operating system and package manager—supporting macOS, Linux, and Windows—to install 'gh' and handle dependencies. Beyond installation, it manages the OAuth authentication flow and performs API verification to ensure your environment is fully ready for Git operations, PR management, and repository automation without manual configuration headaches.

Key Features

01Streamlined OAuth authentication and browser-based login flow

02Sensible defaults for zero-friction environment provisioning

03Automated API health checks and credential verification

040 GitHub stars

05Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, and multiple Linux distros

06Automatic package manager detection (Homebrew, APT, DNF, Winget, Scoop)

Use Cases

01Ensuring the latest version of GitHub CLI is installed and verified on a machine

02Setting up a new development environment with GitHub access

03Resolving GitHub authentication errors or expired credentials

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add filipowm/claude-plugins setup

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT