github vs private-github-search
github and private-github-search are both agent skills for GitHub. github is published by spinabot and private-github-search by ykdojo. Both install in Claude Code, Claude apps, Codex and Cursor. On GitHub, github has 11,356 stars and private-github-search has 10,264. github was last active in Oct 2026, private-github-search in Sep 2026. The table lines up where they differ (publisher, last active, ships scripts and category) and has the install commands for both. Everything here comes from the listings' public sources and is refreshed daily. github describes itself as: GitHub operations via `gh` CLI: issues, PRs, CI runs, code review, API queries. private-github-search: Full-text search across all of the user's GitHub repos (including private ones) using a local mirror and ripgrep. Licenses: github MIT, private-github-search unknown.
Updated Oct 24, 2026 · Built from catalog data; how we rank and grade
github
spinabot
GitHub operations via `gh` CLI: issues, PRs, CI runs, code review, API queries.
private-github-search
ykdojo
Full-text search across all of the user's GitHub repos (including private ones) using a local mirror and ripgrep.
Who should pick which
- github and private-github-search cover the same ground; the table shows where they differ.
From listing data only. We don't pick a winner on security beyond the grades; read how grades work.
Side by side
| Fact | github | private-github-search |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skill | Skill |
| Publisher | spinabot | ykdojo |
| License | MIT | License unknown |
| Pricing | free | free |
| Runs | Not stated | Not stated |
| Auth | Not stated | Not stated |
| Hosts supported | Claude Code, Claude apps, Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot, VS Code, OpenCode, Goose, Windsurf | Claude Code, Claude apps, Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot, VS Code, OpenCode, Goose, Windsurf |
| Tools | Not listed yet | Not listed yet |
| Security grade | –Security: not graded yet | –Security: not graded yet |
| Freshness grade | BFreshness: B | BFreshness: B |
| GitHub stars | 11,356 | 10,266 |
| Weekly downloads | Not measured | Not measured |
| Last release | Sep 15, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Last activity | Sep 15, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 |
Facts from each listing's public sources, checked daily. Tool lists arrive with tool scans.
Install
github
npx skills add spinabot/brigade --skill github
Asks which agents to install it for (add -g for all projects). Needs Node.js 22.20+.
private-github-search
npx skills add ykdojo/claude-code-tips --skill private-github-search
Asks which agents to install it for (add -g for all projects). Needs Node.js 22.20+.
Also consider
- 0.737score
github-project-triage
steipete
GitHub issue/PR triage: queues, CI, blockers, risk, proof, next actions.
SkillCFreshness: C★ 7.4KClaude Code +9 - 0.805score
github-outside-sandbox
davidondrej
Run Git and GitHub CLI commands on the host when sandboxing blocks Keychain auth, network access, or .git writes.
SkillAFreshness: A★ 4.2KClaude Code +9 - 0.707score
github-actions-gen
laolaoshiren
分析真实项目并生成或修订安全、可验证的 GitHub Actions workflow；当用户要求创建 CI、测试矩阵、构建、Release、部署、缓存、Secrets、OIDC、PR 自动化或排查 workflow 配置时使用
SkillCFreshness: C★ 893Claude Code +9
Questions
- Is github or private-github-search more popular?
- github has more GitHub stars (11,356 against 10,264). Stars measure attention, not quality, so check freshness and docs too.
- Do github and private-github-search work with Claude Code?
- Yes, both list a Claude Code install; the commands are on this page.
- Are github and private-github-search open source?
- github is open source (MIT); the other is unknown.
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github vs private-github-search. Agent Mart. https://agentmart.dev/compare/spinabot-github-vs-ykdojo-private-github-search (last updated 2026-10-24)