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GitHub Trending Report

by coderyi · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.2 · MIT-0
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Description
Fetch and generate structured reports on fastest-growing repos, newly popular projects, and hot GitHub topic tags using github-discover CLI.
README (SKILL.md)

GitHub Trending Report

Use the github-discover CLI to fetch real-time GitHub data and generate structured trending reports — discover fast-rising repositories, newly popular projects, and hot topic tags.

Installation

npm install -g github-discover

Requires Node.js 18+. Check with node --version.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js ≥ 18
  • github-discover installed globally (see Installation above)

Commands

trending — Fastest-growing repositories

Ranked by daily average stars with a 30-day smoothing factor, removing age bias to surface genuinely fast-rising projects.

github-discover trending [options]
Option Description Default
-p Period: daily / weekly / monthly / yearly daily
-n Number of results (1–100) 50
-l Filter by programming language (e.g. python, typescript) all
-s Minimum star threshold auto by period
--json Output as JSON —

popular — New high-star repositories

Sorted by raw star count descending, focused on recently created high-popularity projects.

github-discover popular [options]

Same options as trending.

topic — Hot topic tags

Scored by repoCount × log10(starSum) to surface trending technology topics.

github-discover topic [options]
Option Description Default
-p Period: daily / weekly / monthly / yearly daily
-n Number of results (1–100) 30
--json Output as JSON —

Data Windows (trending command)

Period Repository creation range
daily Created within last 7 days
weekly Created within last 28 days
monthly Created within last 90 days
yearly Created within last 730 days

Standard Workflow for Generating a Report

When a user requests a GitHub trending report, follow these steps:

Step 1: Verify the tool is available

github-discover --version

If the command is not found, prompt the user to run npm install -g github-discover, then stop.

Step 2: Determine the time period

Infer the period from the user's request:

  • "today" / "latest" / "right now" → daily
  • "this week" / "weekly" → weekly
  • "this month" / "monthly" → monthly
  • "this year" / "annual" → yearly
  • Not specified → default to daily

Step 3: Fetch all three data sets in parallel

github-discover trending -p \x3Cperiod> -n 10 --json
github-discover popular  -p \x3Cperiod> -n 10 --json
github-discover topic    -p \x3Cperiod> -n 10 --json

If the user specified a language (e.g. Python, TypeScript), append -l \x3Clanguage> to the trending and popular commands.

Step 4: Generate the structured report

Combine the JSON output from all three commands and produce a report in the following format:

📈 GitHub \x3CPeriod> Trending Report

1. Fastest-Growing Projects

Source: trending — reflects real growth velocity, age bias removed

List Top 5–10 entries, each with:

  • Repository name (with link)
  • Short description
  • Star count / daily average growth
  • Primary language

2. Newly Popular Repositories

Source: popular — recently created projects gaining rapid traction

List Top 5–10 entries, same format as above.

3. Hot Topics

Source: topic — scored by repository count × star magnitude

List Top 10 topic tags with a brief description of each technology area.

4. AI Insights

Based on the data above, provide:

  • A 2–3 sentence summary of the key technical trends this period
  • Projects or movements worth watching closely
  • If a language filter was applied, a brief analysis of that ecosystem's current state

Limitations

  • Data is sourced from the GitHub Search API; freshness depends on GitHub's indexing lag
  • The trending growth score is estimated from creation time and star count, and it is not GitHub's official Trending page data
  • The -l language filter matches only the repository's primary language; multi-language projects may be excluded
Usage Guidance
This skill is coherent: it instructs use of the github-discover CLI to produce reports. Before installing or using it, verify the npm package: check the github-discover package page (npm view github-discover repository, homepage, and maintainers), review its source code/repository, and confirm it is from a trusted author. Be aware that global npm installs run third‑party code on your system — consider installing in a container or VM if you want isolation. Also note the SKILL.md does not mention GitHub auth or rate limits; if you plan frequent queries, set up a GITHUB_TOKEN and check the CLI docs for how to configure it. If you need higher confidence, provide the github-discover package repository or a homepage URL so provenance can be verified.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: github-trending-report Version: 1.0.2 The skill bundle provides a structured workflow for an AI agent to generate GitHub trending reports using a legitimate-appearing CLI tool, 'github-discover'. The instructions in SKILL.md are task-oriented, focusing on data retrieval and report formatting without any evidence of data exfiltration, malicious command execution, or prompt injection intended to hijack the agent's behavior.
Capability Assessment
✓ Purpose & Capability
The name/description match the runtime instructions: the SKILL.md tells the agent to call the github-discover CLI to produce trending, popular, and topic reports. Requiring Node.js and an npm-installed CLI is reasonable for this purpose.
ℹ Instruction Scope
Instructions limit the agent to checking for the CLI, running three github-discover commands, and combining their JSON outputs into a report — all within the stated purpose. The doc does not mention GitHub authentication or rate limits (e.g., GITHUB_TOKEN) which may be required for heavier use; that omission may cause failures or unexpected network behavior but is not itself incoherent.
ℹ Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill (no install spec in registry), but SKILL.md instructs the user to run `npm install -g github-discover`. Installing a global npm package executes code from the npm registry — a normal choice but a moderate operational risk if the package provenance is unknown. The skill itself does not perform any installs automatically.
ℹ Credentials
The registry declares no required env vars or credentials, which aligns with the high-level description. However, the CLI likely calls the GitHub Search API; for larger workloads or to avoid low unauthenticated rate limits the CLI or API calls may require or benefit from a GITHUB_TOKEN. The SKILL.md does not document this or any credential-related env vars.
✓ Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request persistent presence (always:false), does not declare any config paths, and does not attempt to modify agent/system settings. It is user-invocable only, which is appropriate for a report-generating CLI wrapper.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install github-trending-report
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /github-trending-report
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.2
- Removed the requirement for the `GITHUB_TOKEN` environment variable in the prerequisites section. - No changes to features or workflow; documentation updated for improved clarity on prerequisites.
v1.0.1
- Updated Limitations section to clarify that the `trending` score is estimated and not official GitHub Trending data. - Removed mention of API rate-limiting behavior and GITHUB_TOKEN from the Limitations section. - No changes were made to the skill logic or commands; documentation only.
v1.0.0
Initial release of GitHub Trending Report skill. - Provides structured GitHub trending reports using `github-discover` CLI. - Supports fetching fastest-growing repositories, newly popular projects, and trending topic tags. - Step-by-step workflow included for fetching, filtering, and combining data. - Output is organized into Fastest-Growing Projects, Newly Popular Repositories, Hot Topics, and AI Insights sections. - Includes installation instructions, usage details, and current feature limitations.
Metadata
Slug github-trending-report
Version 1.0.2
License MIT-0
All-time Installs 4
Active Installs 4
Total Versions 3
Frequently Asked Questions

What is GitHub Trending Report?

Fetch and generate structured reports on fastest-growing repos, newly popular projects, and hot GitHub topic tags using github-discover CLI. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 640 downloads so far.

How do I install GitHub Trending Report?

Run "/install github-trending-report" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is GitHub Trending Report free?

Yes, GitHub Trending Report is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does GitHub Trending Report support?

GitHub Trending Report is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created GitHub Trending Report?

It is built and maintained by coderyi (@coderyi); the current version is v1.0.2.

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