By cescox
GitHub CLI skill for repository management, issues, PRs, releases, actions. Replaces GitHub MCP server (~18k tokens saved). Uses progressive disclosure with reference files.
Token-efficient Claude Skills to replace heavy MCP servers. Save 90%+ context by using Skills instead of MCP.
| Plugin | Replaces | Token Savings |
|---|---|---|
github | @modelcontextprotocol/server-github | ~18k tokens |
archon | Archon MCP server | ~12k tokens |
/plugin marketplace add francesco-carrella/xskills
GitHub only:
/plugin install github@xskills
Archon only:
/plugin install archon@xskills
Both:
/plugin install github@xskills
/plugin install archon@xskills
Complete GitHub operations via gh CLI.
Requirements: gh CLI installed and authenticated (gh auth login)
Covers:
Interact with Archon knowledge management system via REST API.
Requirements: Archon server running (default: http://100.91.166.2:8181)
Covers:
| Aspect | MCP | Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Idle tokens | Thousands always loaded | ~100 until needed |
| Active tokens | Same thousands | ~3-5k when used |
| Flexibility | Fixed tool definitions | Claude generates code |
If you prefer not to use the plugin system:
git clone https://github.com/francesco-carrella/xskills
cp -r xskills/github/skills/github ~/.claude/skills/
cp -r xskills/archon/skills/archon ~/.claude/skills/
Edit the skill at ~/.claude/skills/archon/SKILL.md and update:
**Base URL**: `http://YOUR_HOST:8181`
MIT
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