gh-skills-builder — GitHub Copilot plugin for exercise creation
Plan, scaffold, review, and prepare GitHub Skills-style exercises for release. The plugin suits projects that need learner steps and workflow-based checks.
copilot plugin install gh-skills-builder@awesome-copilotWhat gh-skills-builder does
The plugin organizes exercise work into four phases: outline, repository setup, review, and release preparation. You can agree on learning goals and steps before generating repository materials such as a README, numbered instructions, workflows, and validation guidance. One orchestrator, @github-skills-orchestrator, coordinates the process with five skills.
The orchestrator pauses for approval between build and review rounds, and requires explicit authorization before publication. The review skill reports findings and stops before making fixes, while the orchestrator still has editing tools. Its review of its own work is not independent, so arrange a separate reviewer when that matters.
Install through Copilot CLI with copilot plugin install gh-skills-builder@awesome-copilot.
What it helps with
- outline learner goals and exercise steps
- scaffold a repository for a training exercise
- check that activities and validation agree
- flag workflow safety and accessibility issues
- prepare release notes and pull request copy
Example prompts for the agent
- @github-skills-orchestrator Design a GitHub Skills exercise about API testing, with learner objectives and validation ideas. Use
/create-github-skills-outline. - @github-skills-orchestrator Build the repository materials from the approved outline, including the README, steps, workflows, and validation guidance. Use
/bootstrap-github-skills-exercise.
How to install gh-skills-builder
Command from the source
copilot plugin install gh-skills-builder@awesome-copilotStep by step, with commands for each platform: Claude Code plugins: marketplaces, installing, and building your own
Questions about gh-skills-builder
How do I install gh-skills-builder in GitHub Copilot?
In Copilot CLI, run copilot plugin install gh-skills-builder@awesome-copilot.
What does gh-skills-builder do?
It guides GitHub Skills-style exercise work from outline through repository setup and review to release preparation. The orchestrator pauses for approval at key stages.
Does its review independently verify fixes?
No. The review skill reports findings and stops before fixing them, but the orchestrator retains editing tools. Use a separate review process when independence is required.
