How do I refresh a GitHub installation token?

You can simply use the 'token' command to generate a fresh, repository-scoped installation access token whenever needed.

What triggers this skill in Claude?

It activates on commands like 'create github app', 'github app JWT', 'manage github app', or when debugging webhook deliveries.

Can I use this in headless environments without a browser?

Yes, the creation flow includes a --no-browser mode that allows you to register the manifest manually.

How does it handle private key security?

The skill stores private keys locally in a dedicated config directory with restricted permissions (chmod 600) and provides guided workflows for key rotation.

Can this skill create apps for organizations?

Yes, you can use the --org flag to specify a target GitHub organization during the creation process.

GitHub App Management

Name: GitHub App Management
Author: fairchild

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Automates the full lifecycle of GitHub Apps, from manifest-based creation and secure authentication to webhook monitoring and key rotation.

This skill streamlines the complex process of building and maintaining GitHub Apps by providing a structured workflow for manifest-based creation, JWT generation, and installation token management. It simplifies administrative tasks like monitoring webhook deliveries, managing permissions, and rotating private keys, making it essential for developers building GitHub-integrated bots, automations, or services directly within Claude. It handles local credential storage securely and offers both interactive browser-based flows and headless modes for various development environments.

主要功能

01Secure JWT generation and installation access token retrieval

02Interactive guides for manual tasks like key rotation and permission updates

03Comprehensive webhook management with history and redelivery

04Local credential storage with restricted file permissions

05Manifest-driven app creation with automated browser flow

061 GitHub stars

使用场景

01Rapidly bootstrapping a new GitHub bot or automation service

02Troubleshooting and redelivering failed webhooks during development

03Managing multiple GitHub App installations and repository-scoped access tokens

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add fairchild/dotclaude gh-apps

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT