Github Optimization

Q: What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Github Optimization skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Github Optimization is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Growth & Marketing category. Learn more at https://claudskills.com/learn/what-is-skill-md/.

Category: Growth & Marketing · Sub-category: seo · Last updated: 2026-05-27

tool:github

Optimize any GitHub repo for maximum stars, traffic, followers, and discoverability. Rewrites README as a high-converting landing page with SEO-optimized headers, shields.io badges, star/follow CTAs, keyword-rich description and topics, humanized copywriting, and author attribution. Includes a star growth knowledge base with launch strategies, channel playbooks, and ROI rankings. Use when user says 'optimize GitHub', 'improve my repo', 'GitHub SEO', 'optimize README', 'get more stars', 'improve my GitHub', 'make repo better', 'polish GitHub', 'github-optimization', '/github-optimization', 'how to get stars', 'launch strategy', 'promote my repo'.

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From the source SKILL.md

Transform any GitHub repository into a high-converting, SEO-optimized landing page that drives stars, followers, and traffic. Every repo you touch should look like a top-100 open source project.

What this skill does

Github Optimization is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the seo sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/github-optimization/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

When to invoke it: Use when user says 'optimize GitHub', 'improve my repo', 'GitHub SEO', 'optimize README', 'get more stars', 'improve my GitHub', 'make repo better', 'polish GitHub', 'github-optimization', '/github-optimization', 'how to get stars', 'launch strategy', 'promote my repo'.

Who uses this skill

The Github Optimization Claude Code skill is built for growth marketers, product-led growth teams, founders running experiments, and performance marketing teams. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 146,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/github-optimization
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/github-optimization/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/github-optimization/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/github-optimization/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/github-optimization/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\github-optimization\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

📱 Install from your phone or desktop Telegram

Open @claudskills_bot on Telegram, tap Open Desktop App, and the desktop app installs this skill for you. Or share the bot link with a colleague — they get the same one-tap install. Learn more →

Pro

One-click install via the desktop app

The ClaudSkills desktop app installs any skill directly into ~/.claude/skills/ with one click — no terminal required. Pro starts at $9/mo or $149 lifetime.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Github Optimization Claude Code skill?

Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/github-optimization/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.

What does the Github Optimization skill do?

Is this skill free to install?

Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.

When should I use the Github Optimization skill?

Use Github Optimization when your Claude Code task falls under the Growth & Marketing category — specifically in the seo area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Github Optimization" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/growth/.

What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Github Optimization skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Github Optimization is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Growth & Marketing category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

Attribution & license

Source: https://github.com/opencue/cue/blob/HEAD/.claude/skills/github-optimization/SKILL.md
License: MIT
Author: opencue

Cite this skill

If you reference this skill in a blog post, paper, or documentation, you can cite it as:

APA

opencue. (2026). Github Optimization [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/github-optimization/

BibTeX

@misc{github-optimization-2026,
  author    = {opencue},
  title     = {Github Optimization [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/github-optimization/}
}

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Security scan

Grade A · scanned 2026-07-06 — free static scan against the OWASP Agentic Skills Top 10.

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