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v2.4.0
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Comprehensive gh CLI Reference and Quick Diagnostics

This release adds extensive gh CLI command reference and quick diagnostic sections based on analysis of 14,923 sessions showing frequent GitHub project troubleshooting needs.

New Skill Description (Auto-Trigger Conditions)

The skill now AUTOMATICALLY TRIGGERS when:

  1. PRs won't merge or show BLOCKED status
  2. Auto-merge not working for Dependabot/Renovate
  3. Branch protection issues
  4. GitHub Actions workflow problems
  5. Using gh CLI or GitHub API
  6. Configuring CODEOWNERS or rulesets

Quick Diagnostics Section

New section at the top for immediate troubleshooting:

  • PR Won't Merge / BLOCKED: Commands to check merge state, required checks, code owner settings
  • Auto-merge Not Working: Check who enabled auto-merge, verify bypass apps
  • GitHub Actions Issues: List runs, view logs, re-run, manual trigger

Comprehensive gh CLI Commands Reference

New reference section covering:

  • Repository Information: View repo, list branches, get protection rules
  • Pull Requests: List, view (REST/GraphQL), approve, merge, auto-merge, comment, trigger bot rebase
  • Branch Protection: Get/update status checks, PR review requirements, bypass apps
  • GitHub Actions: List/view runs, failed logs, re-run, manual trigger
  • Releases and Tags: Create with signed tags, download assets
  • Files and Content: Get/update via API with base64 encoding
  • Repository Settings: Topics, description, project settings

Common Troubleshooting Patterns

  • Debug Auto-merge Pipeline: 4-step diagnostic sequence
  • Fix Common Issues: One-liners for check names, code owner reviews, bypass apps

Full Changelog: v2.3.0...v2.4.0