github-repo-curator

What this skill does

# GitHub Repo Curator

Transform scattered repositories into professional portfolio.

## Profile Optimization

### Profile README

Create `[username]/[username]/README.md` for profile landing:

```markdown
# Hi, I'm [Name] 👋

[One-line positioning statement]

## 🔭 Currently Working On
- [Project 1] - [Brief description]
- [Project 2] - [Brief description]

## 🌱 Currently Learning
- [Technology/Skill]

## 💼 Professional Focus
[2-3 sentences about your work and interests]

## 📫 How to Reach Me
- [Email/LinkedIn/Website]

## 🛠️ Tech Stack
![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/-Python-3776AB?style=flat&logo=python&logoColor=white)
![TypeScript](https://img.shields.io/badge/-TypeScript-3178C6?style=flat&logo=typescript&logoColor=white)
[Add relevant badges]

---
[Optional: GitHub stats, activity graph, etc.]
```

### Pinned Repositories

Pin 6 repositories that showcase:
1. **Best technical work** (most impressive)
2. **Most relevant to target role**
3. **Active/maintained project**
4. **Shows different skill** (range)
5. **Personal/passion project** (personality)
6. **Collaborative work** (teamwork)

---

## Repository Organization

### Naming Conventions

```
# Pattern: [type]-[name] or [name]-[technology]

# Good
portfolio-website
cli-tool-name
react-component-library
python-data-pipeline
api-gateway-service

# Avoid
test123
my-project
untitled
asdfgh
```

### Visibility Strategy

| Visibility | Use For |
|------------|---------|
| Public | Portfolio pieces, open source, learning |
| Private | Client work, incomplete projects, experiments |
| Archive | Completed/abandoned but worth keeping |
| Delete | Truly obsolete, embarrassing, or redundant |

### Repository Audit Checklist

For each repo, decide:
- [ ] Keep public (portfolio-worthy)
- [ ] Keep private (valuable but not showcase)
- [ ] Archive (done but reference value)
- [ ] Delete (no value)

---

## README Framework

### Minimal README

```markdown
# Project Name

Brief description of what this project does.

## Installation

```bash
npm install project-name
```

## Usage

```javascript
import { thing } from 'project-name';
thing.doSomething();
```

## License

MIT
```

### Standard README

````markdown
# Project Name

![Build Status](https://img.shields.io/badge/build-passing-brightgreen)
![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-MIT-blue)
![Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/version-1.0.0-orange)

One-paragraph description of the project: what it does, who it's for,
and why it exists.

## Features

- ✅ Feature one
- ✅ Feature two
- ✅ Feature three

## Quick Start

### Prerequisites

- Node.js >= 18
- npm or yarn

### Installation

```bash
git clone https://github.com/user/project
cd project
npm install
```

### Usage

```bash
npm start
```

## Documentation

[Link to full docs or wiki]

## Contributing

[Link to CONTRIBUTING.md]

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file.

## Acknowledgments

- [Credit 1]
- [Credit 2]
````

### Comprehensive README

See `references/readme-template.md`

---

## Documentation Standards

### File Structure

```
project/
├── README.md           # Project overview
├── CONTRIBUTING.md     # How to contribute
├── LICENSE             # License file
├── CHANGELOG.md        # Version history
├── CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md  # Community standards
├── docs/               # Extended documentation
│   ├── getting-started.md
│   ├── api-reference.md
│   ├── examples.md
│   └── troubleshooting.md
├── .github/
│   ├── ISSUE_TEMPLATE/
│   │   ├── bug_report.md
│   │   └── feature_request.md
│   ├── PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
│   └── workflows/      # GitHub Actions
└── src/                # Source code
```

### CONTRIBUTING.md Template

```markdown
# Contributing to [Project Name]

Thank you for your interest in contributing!

## How to Contribute

### Reporting Bugs

1. Check existing issues
2. Use the bug report template
3. Include reproduction steps

### Suggesting Features

1. Check existing feature requests
2. Use the feature request template
3. Explain the use case

### Pull Requests

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`)
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'`)
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)
5. Open a Pull Request

## Development Setup

[Instructions for local development]

## Code Style

[Style guidelines or link to linter config]

## Testing

[How to run tests]
```

### CHANGELOG.md Template

```markdown
# Changelog

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/),
and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/).

## [Unreleased]

### Added
- New feature X

### Changed
- Updated dependency Y

### Fixed
- Bug in feature Z

## [1.0.0] - 2024-01-15

### Added
- Initial release
- Feature A
- Feature B
```

---

## Badges

### Build & Status
```markdown
![Build Status](https://github.com/user/repo/workflows/CI/badge.svg)
![Coverage](https://codecov.io/gh/user/repo/branch/main/graph/badge.svg)
```

### Package Info
```markdown
![npm version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/package-name)
![Downloads](https://img.shields.io/npm/dm/package-name)
```

### License & Social
```markdown
![License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/user/repo)
![Stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/user/repo)
![Forks](https://img.shields.io/github/forks/user/repo)
```

### Technology
```markdown
![Made with Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Made%20with-Python-1f425f.svg)
![TypeScript](https://img.shields.io/badge/TypeScript-007ACC?logo=typescript&logoColor=white)
```

### Badge Generator
Use [shields.io](https://shields.io) for custom badges.

---

## Repository Cleanup Workflow

### Phase 1: Audit

1. List all repositories
2. Categorize by purpose/status
3. Identify gaps (what's missing?)
4. Flag for action (keep/archive/delete)

### Phase 2: Clean

1. Delete truly obsolete repos
2. Archive completed/abandoned
3. Make private anything not portfolio-ready
4. Update visibility settings

### Phase 3: Polish

1. Add/update READMEs
2. Add licenses
3. Update descriptions and topics
4. Add relevant badges
5. Clean up commit history if needed

### Phase 4: Present

1. Pin best repositories
2. Create/update profile README
3. Organize with topics/labels
4. Cross-link related projects

---

## Topics/Tags Strategy

### Use Topics For:
- Primary language: `python`, `typescript`, `rust`
- Framework: `react`, `nextjs`, `fastapi`
- Domain: `machine-learning`, `web-dev`, `cli`
- Type: `library`, `tool`, `template`, `tutorial`
- Status: `active`, `archived`, `experimental`

### Example Topic Set:
```
typescript react nextjs portfolio web-development
```

---

## Git Hygiene

### Commit Messages

```
type(scope): subject

body (optional)

footer (optional)
```

Types: `feat`, `fix`, `docs`, `style`, `refactor`, `test`, `chore`

### Branch Strategy

```
main          # Production-ready
develop       # Integration branch
feature/*     # New features
bugfix/*      # Bug fixes
release/*     # Release prep
hotfix/*      # Production fixes
```

### .gitignore Essentials

```gitignore
# Dependencies
node_modules/
venv/
.env

# Build
dist/
build/
*.pyc

# IDE
.vscode/
.idea/
*.swp

# OS
.DS_Store
Thumbs.db

# Secrets
*.pem
*.key
.env.local
```

---

## References

- `references/readme-template.md` - Full README template
- `references/license-guide.md` - Choosing a license
- `references/github-actions.md` - CI/CD workflows