GitHub Agentic Workflows
Install
npx skills add github/gh-awgh skill install github/gh-awgit clone --depth 1 https://github.com/github/gh-awSkills in this collection
- Agent CollaborationGitHubOfficialStandard collaboration patterns for all squad agents — worktree awareness, decisions, cross-agent communication
- Agent ConductGitHubOfficialShared hard rules enforced across all squad agents
- Agentic WorkflowsGitHubOfficialRoute gh-aw design, creation, diagnosis, patching, active debugging, and upgrade requests to the right strategies.
- Architectural ProposalsGitHubOfficialHow to write comprehensive architectural proposals that drive alignment before code is written
- Awf Release IntegratorGitHubOfficialUpgrade gh-aw to latest gh-aw-firewall release and identify follow-up spec tasks.
- Checkout Credential ReviewGitHubOfficialReview code that performs git or gh operations against repository checkouts in gh-aw, checking that the right credentials are available at the right time and that sparseness, shallowness and credential-free factors are properly considered.
- CI Validation GatesGitHubOfficialDefensive CI/CD patterns: semver validation, token checks, retry logic, draft detection — earned from v0.8.22
- Client CompatibilityGitHubOfficialPlatform detection and adaptive spawning for CLI vs VS Code vs other surfaces
- Console RenderingGitHubOfficialUse Go struct tags to render styled terminal output in gh-aw.
- Coordinator Init ModeGitHubOfficialThe complete two-phase Init Mode protocol the Squad coordinator runs when no team exists yet in the current repo. Phase 1 = propose the team (no files created, wait for user confirm). Phase 2 = create .squad/ scaffolding, casting state, .gitattributes for merge drivers, and the always-on built-ins (Scribe, Ralph, Rai, Fact Checker).
- Coordinator Response ModeGitHubOfficialSelecting WHO handles work is the Routing table; selecting HOW they handle it (Direct, Lightweight, Standard, Full) is Response Mode. This skill contains the complete decision table, exemplar prompts for each mode, the Lightweight spawn template, and the upgrade rules. Squad coordinator loads this on demand once routing has identified the agent — to pick the right ceremony level for the task.
- Coordinator Source Of TruthGitHubOfficialThe complete file-by-file source-of-truth hierarchy for Squad: which files are authoritative, which are derived/append-only, who may write each one, who may read each one, and the precedence rules when they conflict. Squad coordinator loads this on demand when it needs to resolve a write conflict, decide where a piece of state belongs, or answer a 'who owns this file' question.
- Copilot ReviewGitHubOfficialTeach Copilot how to plan, address, and respond to pull request review feedback.
- Create CanvasGitHubOfficialAuthor, validate, and debug canvas extensions that the agent can open in the GitHub Copilot app's side panel. Use when creating, reviewing, or troubleshooting a canvas extension — including its actions, inputs, rendered content, and the surrounding extension wiring (tools, hooks, lifecycle).
- Cross Machine CoordinationGitHubOfficialEnables squad agents on different machines to share work via git-based task queuing
- Cross SquadGitHubOfficialCoordinating work across multiple Squad instances — discovery, delegation, and disambiguation when the user says 'squad' (the product) vs casual English 'group of agents'.
- Cross Squad CommunicationGitHubOfficialProtocol for sending queries, delegating tasks, and sharing context between independent Squad instances across different repositories
- Custom AgentsGitHubOfficialDefine and validate GitHub custom agent files, prompts, and examples.
- Custom Engine ImplementationGitHubOfficialAdd and test declarative behavior-defined agentic engines in gh-aw, extending Go infrastructure only when necessary.
- Debugging WorkflowsGitHubOfficialDiagnose gh-aw failures using logs and audits; follow the shared strategy for patches and permitted active debug loops.
- DeveloperGitHubOfficialCore developer rules and coding conventions for gh-aw changes.
- Developer Code OrganizationGitHubOfficialCode organization patterns, file structure guidelines, WASM build variants, and string processing conventions for gh-aw Go code.
- Developer InternalsGitHubOfficialInternal gh-aw architecture: validation, pure session graders, safe output messages, schema validation, YAML compatibility, and MCP logs guardrail.
- Developer ReleaseGitHubOfficialRelease management, changeset workflow, firewall log parsing, breaking CLI change rules, and Go module summaries for gh-aw.
- Developer SecurityGitHubOfficialSecurity best practices for gh-aw workflows and Go code: template injection prevention, shell script security, supply chain hardening, and static analysis integration.
- Dictation InstructionsGitHubOfficialFix speech-to-text errors and improve text clarity in dictated content related to GitHub Agentic Workflows
- Distributed MeshGitHubOfficialHow to coordinate with squads on different machines using git as transport
- Docs DesignGitHubOfficialDesign rules for the docs site and landing page (docs/). Use before any visual change there — layout, widths, spacing, colour, typography, header navigation, or new page chrome.
- Docs StandardsGitHubOfficialMicrosoft Style Guide + Squad-specific documentation patterns
- DocumentationGitHubOfficialWrite concise Diataxis docs for gh-aw with Starlight markdown conventions.
- DocumentationGitHubOfficialDocumentation Brief description for SEO and navigation
- E2e Template TestingGitHubOfficialEnd-to-end validation of coordinator and agent template changes
- Economy ModeGitHubOfficialShifts Layer 3 model selection to cost-optimized alternatives when economy mode is active.
- Error MessagesGitHubOfficialWrite consistent, actionable validation error messages in gh-aw.
- Error Pattern SafetyGitHubOfficialApply safe error-pattern matching rules for agentic engines.
- Error RecoveryGitHubOfficialStandard recovery patterns for all squad agents. When something fails, adapt — don't just report the failure.
- Error Recovery PatternsGitHubOfficialDesign gh-aw error handling, retry, recovery, and debugging flows.
- External CommsGitHubOfficialPAO workflow for scanning, drafting, and presenting community responses with human review gate
- Fact CheckingGitHubOfficialReview and validate claims using counter-hypothesis testing. Use when verifying technical content, checking references, validating API endpoints, or performing quality assurance on deliverables.
- Gh Agent SessionGitHubOfficialUse gh agent-session commands to inspect and manage agent sessions.
- Gh Agent TaskGitHubOfficialUse gh agent-task commands to create, run, and monitor agent tasks.
- Gh Auth IsolationGitHubOfficialSafely manage multiple GitHub identities (EMU + personal) in agent workflows
- Git WorkflowGitHubOfficialSquad branching model: dev-first workflow with insiders preview channel
- GitHub Agentic WorkflowsGitHubOfficialGitHub Agentic Workflows (`gh-aw`) is a GitHub CLI extension for writing Agentic Workflows in markdown and compiling them to GitHub Actions.
- Github Copilot Agent Tips And TricksGitHubOfficialPractical tips for reviewing and improving Copilot agent PRs.
- Github Copilot Agent Tips And TricksGitHubOfficialTips and Tricks for Working with GitHub Copilot Agent PRs
- Github Discussion QueryGitHubOfficialQuery GitHub discussions with jq filtering and reusable selectors.
- Github Issue QueryGitHubOfficialQuery GitHub issues with jq filtering and reusable selectors.