Does the skill clean up the cloned files?

The skill is configured to keep the temporary directory after analysis, allowing you to perform further manual inspections or follow-up queries on the same data.

Can it analyze private GitHub repositories?

This skill is optimized for public repositories that can be cloned via HTTPS. Analyzing private repos would require your local git environment to be pre-authenticated.

Does this skill require a local git installation?

Yes, the skill verifies that git is installed on your system using the bash command 'git --version' before attempting to clone a repository.

How does it find the correct repository URL?

It uses a web search MCP to find the specific GitHub project page and extracts the full HTTPS .git URL to ensure the correct repository is cloned.

GitHub Repository Investigator

Name: GitHub Repository Investigator
Author: yeyuan98

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Developer Tools

Analyzes and explores remote GitHub repositories by cloning them to provide deep insights into codebase structure and logic.

About

This skill enables Claude to perform comprehensive deep-dive analyses of public GitHub repositories by automatically discovering project URLs, cloning them into temporary environments, and traversing their file systems. It is an essential tool for developers who need to understand new codebases, locate specific implementation patterns, or answer architectural questions without the manual overhead of downloading and navigating source code themselves.

Key Features

Contextual Q&A based on real-time repository contents
0 GitHub stars
Automated GitHub URL discovery via integrated web search
In-depth codebase analysis and file structure exploration
Seamless repository cloning to isolated temporary directories
Direct bash interaction for environment and version checking

Use Cases

Finding specific logic or implementation examples within a known repository
Understanding the architecture of an open-source project before contributing
Auditing repository structure and dependencies for technical reviews

About

Key Features

Contextual Q&A based on real-time repository contents
0 GitHub stars
Automated GitHub URL discovery via integrated web search
In-depth codebase analysis and file structure exploration
Seamless repository cloning to isolated temporary directories
Direct bash interaction for environment and version checking

Use Cases

Finding specific logic or implementation examples within a known repository
Understanding the architecture of an open-source project before contributing
Auditing repository structure and dependencies for technical reviews