Repo Scout
Use Repo Scout to turn GitHub repos into research, reports, and build ideas.
Workflow
- Decide the target topic or topic pack.
- Choose the smallest useful command.
- Prefer
--format tablefor quick review,--markdownfor shareable text, and--jsonfor automation. - Save output with
--outwhen the result should be reused.
Core commands
- Search repos:
repo-scout search ... - Generate ideas:
repo-scout ideas ... - Make a report:
repo-scout report ... - Produce a brief:
repo-scout brief ... - Inspect momentum:
repo-scout trending ... - Review saved runs:
repo-scout history ... - Compare runs:
repo-scout diff ... - Build the dashboard:
repo-scout dashboard ... - Run the local app:
repo-scout serve ... - Inspect the library:
repo-scout library ... - Manage watchlist items:
repo-scout bookmark ... - Generate founder outputs:
repo-scout thesis,memo,next-actions,openclaw-prompt
When to use the references
- Read
references/commands.mdfor the full command map. - Use the project’s own docs when you need the exact output shape or a publishable example.
Good defaults
- Use
--topic-packwhen the user wants a fast starting point. - Use
--dayswhen comparing fresh trends. - Use
--limitto keep output focused. - Use the dashboard or HTML report when the result should feel demo-friendly.
Skill intent
This skill is for using Repo Scout itself, not for generic GitHub browsing. If the user wants repo discovery, trend tracking, idea generation, or scouting reports, start here.