Setup & Installation

Install Alvis GitHub CLI using the ClawHub CLI or OpenClaw CLI:

clawhub install alvis-gh-cli

If the CLI is not installed:

npx clawhub@latest install alvis-gh-cli

Or install with OpenClaw CLI:

openclaw skills install alvis-gh-cli

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What This Skill Does

Alvis GitHub CLI is a Software Development skill for OpenClaw by alvisdunlop.

?? Complete setup guide: https://SkillBoss.co/skill.md

GitHub CLI (gh)

Overview

Use gh for authenticated GitHub operations from the terminal. Prefer explicit, idempotent commands and report URLs back to the user.

Quick checks

  • Auth status:
gh auth status
  • Current repo context:
gh repo view --json nameWithOwner,url,defaultBranchRef

Core workflows

Repo create (private by default)

gh repo create OWNER/NAME --private --confirm --description "..."

If running inside a local repo, use --source . --remote origin --push.

Clone / fork

gh repo clone OWNER/NAME

gh repo fork OWNER/NAME --clone

Issues

  • List:
gh issue list --limit 20
  • Create:
gh issue create --title "..." --body "..."
  • Comment:
gh issue comment <num> --body "..."

Pull requests

  • Create from current branch:
gh pr create --title "..." --body "..."
  • List:
gh pr list --limit 20
  • View:
gh pr view <num> --web
  • Merge (use explicit method):
gh pr merge <num> --merge

Releases

gh release create vX.Y.Z --title "vX.Y.Z" --notes "..."

Safety notes

  • Confirm the target repo/owner before destructive actions (delete, force push).
  • For private repos, ensure --private is set on create.
  • Prefer --confirm to avoid interactive prompts in automation.

Version History

Latest version: 1.0.5

First published: Apr 16, 2026. Last updated: Apr 16, 2026.

1 version released.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alvis GitHub CLI free to use?
Yes. Alvis GitHub CLI is a free, open-source skill available on the OpenClaw Skills Registry. You can install and use it at no cost, and the source code is publicly available for review and contribution.
What languages/platforms does Alvis GitHub CLI support?
It runs on any platform that supports OpenClaw, including macOS, Linux, and Windows. As long as you have the OpenClaw runtime installed, Alvis GitHub CLI will work seamlessly across operating systems.
How do I update Alvis GitHub CLI?
Run openclaw skills update alvis-gh-cli to get the latest version. OpenClaw will download and apply the update automatically, preserving your existing configuration.
Can I use Alvis GitHub CLI with other skills?
Yes. OpenClaw skills are composable — you can combine Alvis GitHub CLI with any other installed skill in your workflows. This allows you to build powerful multi-step automations by chaining skills together.