github-authlisted

**Canonical skill URI**: `skill://github:github-auth` # GitHub CLI Authentication (Container-Adapted) This skill guides authentication for headless container environments where browser-based login may not be available. ## Authentication Methods ### Method 1: GH_TOKEN Environment Variable (Recommended for Automation) Best for CI/CD, containers, and automated environments. The gh CLI automatically reads this variable -- no login command needed. **Setup:** ```bash export GH_TOKEN="ghp_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" ``` **Validation:** ```bash gh auth status ``` When `GH_TOKEN` is set, gh CLI uses it for all API requests without requiring `gh auth login`. ### Method 2: Token via stdin (Headless Containers) Use when a token is available but you want it stored in the gh CLI credential store rather than relying on env vars. **Command:** ```bash echo "$GH_TOKEN" | gh auth login --with-token ``` ### Method 3: Interactive Browser Login Works when a browser is available (desktop, VNC-enabled container). Opens a browser window for OAuth device flow. **Command:** ```bash gh auth login ``` Follow the prompts to select GitHub.com or GitHub Enterprise, choose HTTPS or SSH, and authenticate via browser. ## Validation After authenticating, verify the connection: ```bash gh auth status ``` A successful response shows the authenticated user, active account, and token type. ## Delegation When executing auth commands, spawn the cli-operator agent with these instruct