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Github Topics
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Install in OpenClaw
/install github-topics
Description
Fetches GitHub topic trending repositories. Use when asking about GitHub trending repos or open source projects.
README (SKILL.md)
GitHub Topics Trending
Fetch GitHub topic trending repositories and README summaries.
Quick Start
# View rankings
今天 claude-code 话题排行榜
Top 10 GitHub 项目
热门仓库
# View repository details
anthropics/claude-code 介绍
这个仓库是做什么的
Query Types
| Type | Examples | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rankings | 热门仓库 Top 10 |
Current rankings by stars |
| Detail | xxx/xxx 介绍 |
Repository README summary |
| Topic | python 话题排行榜 |
Custom topic search |
Workflow
- [ ] Step 1: Parse query type
- [ ] Step 2: Fetch data from GitHub
- [ ] Step 3: Format and display results
Step 1: Parse Query Type
| User Input | Query Type | Action |
|---|---|---|
热门仓库 |
rankings | Show top N repos |
Top 10 项目 |
rankings | Show top N repos |
xxx/xxx 介绍 |
detail | Get README summary |
python 话题 |
rankings | Search python topic |
Step 2: Fetch Data
Fetch Rankings
cd skills/github-topics
python src/github_fetcher.py
Requirements:
pip install requests
Fetch README (Optional)
python src/readme_fetcher.py
Step 3: Format Results
Rankings Output
# GitHub Trending - python
| # | Repository | Stars | Language |
|---|------------|-------|----------|
| 1 | donnemartin/system-design-primer | 334K | Python |
| 2 | vinta/awesome-python | 281K | Python |
| 3 | project-based-learning | 257K | - |
Detail Output
# anthropics/claude-code
**Stars**: 15.2K
**Language**: TypeScript
**URL**: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code
## README Summary
Official Claude Code CLI for AI-powered software development. Claude Code is Anthropic's official CLI tool...
Configuration
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
GH_TOKEN |
GitHub Personal Access Token (optional, for higher rate limits) | - |
TOPIC |
GitHub topic to track | claude-code |
Note: GH_TOKEN is optional but recommended:
- With token: 5,000 requests/hour
- Without token: 60 requests/hour
Create token at: https://github.com/settings/tokens
GitHub API Notes
| Limit Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Authenticated | 5,000 requests/hour |
| Unauthenticated | 60 requests/hour |
Recommendation: Use GH_TOKEN for higher rate limits.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Rate limit | Set GH_TOKEN env var |
| Network timeout | Check internet connection |
| Empty results | Check topic name exists |
CLI Reference
# Fetch rankings (default topic: claude-code)
python skills/github-topics/src/github_fetcher.py
# Fetch README
python skills/github-topics/src/readme_fetcher.py
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: query GitHub search and fetch README content. Before installing, consider: (1) GH_TOKEN is optional — if you supply one, create a token with the minimal scopes needed (read-only/public access) rather than a broad personal token. (2) The package contains only Python scripts that make outbound requests to api.github.com and raw.githubusercontent.com; this network activity is expected. (3) There's a minor documentation/metadata inconsistency (src/__init__.py mentions an unrelated project), which looks like leftover text but is not malicious. If you need stricter assurance, run the scripts in an isolated environment (container) or review/modify the code locally before use.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: github-topics
Version: 0.1.0
The OpenClaw skill 'github-topics' is designed to fetch GitHub trending repositories and README summaries. All network requests in `src/github_fetcher.py` and `src/readme_fetcher.py` are directed to official GitHub API endpoints (`api.github.com` and `raw.githubusercontent.com`). The `GH_TOKEN` environment variable, if provided, is used legitimately for authentication with GitHub to increase API rate limits, as documented in `SKILL.md` and implemented in `src/config.py`. There is no evidence of data exfiltration to unauthorized third parties, malicious command execution, persistence mechanisms, or prompt injection attempts designed to subvert the agent's intended behavior.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (GitHub topics/trending repos) align with the included Python modules (github_fetcher.py and readme_fetcher.py). The code uses the GitHub Search and Repos APIs and raw.githubusercontent.com to fetch READMEs, which is expected for this purpose. The only oddity: src/__init__.py docstring references an unrelated 'AI Daily / smol.ai' project, which looks like leftover copy-paste but does not affect runtime behavior.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md runtime steps are limited to fetching data from GitHub and rendering results. It suggests running the included Python scripts and optionally setting GH_TOKEN/TOPIC environment variables. One minor mismatch: SKILL.md shows 'cd skills/github-topics' which may not match where skill files are actually installed; this is an operational/documentation issue rather than a security problem.
Install Mechanism
No install spec; this is an instruction-only skill with bundled Python source. It only requires the 'requests' package per README. No downloads from arbitrary URLs or archive extraction were found.
Credentials
The code optionally reads GH_TOKEN and TOPIC from environment variables (both documented in SKILL.md). GH_TOKEN is optional and used only for higher GitHub API rate limits; no other secrets or unrelated credentials are requested. Registry metadata did not list required env vars, but that is consistent with GH_TOKEN being optional.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true and does not modify other skills or system-wide settings. It does network I/O to GitHub (expected) and writes no persistent configuration or credentials of its own.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install github-topics - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/github-topics - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.1.0
Initial release: Quickly fetch and display trending GitHub repositories by topic or show repository details.
- Added support for fetching trending repositories by topic from GitHub.
- Can display top repositories, show repository README summaries, and search by custom topic.
- Provides markdown-formatted outputs for both rankings and repository details.
- Includes usage instructions, API rate limit handling, and troubleshooting tips.
- Optional configuration for GitHub token and tracked topic.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Github Topics?
Fetches GitHub topic trending repositories. Use when asking about GitHub trending repos or open source projects. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 635 downloads so far.
How do I install Github Topics?
Run "/install github-topics" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Github Topics free?
Yes, Github Topics is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Github Topics support?
Github Topics is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Github Topics?
It is built and maintained by hjw21century (@hjw21century); the current version is v0.1.0.
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