Start with the workflow that hurts, then inspect a small starter pack instead of installing overlapping GitHub CLI extensions blindly.
Each path gives you a short first choice, nearby alternatives, a workflow guide, and an install bundle you can inspect before running anything.
I need to keep up with PRs, issues, review threads, and notifications.
gh extension install dlvhdr/gh-dash
gh extension install agynio/gh-pr-review
gh extension install meiji163/gh-notifyStart with a dashboard when the work is a queue. Add focused review or notification tools only if the dashboard is not enough.
I need to inspect workflows, understand CI health, or migrate pipelines.
gh extension install dlvhdr/gh-enhance
gh extension install fchimpan/gh-workflow-stats
gh extension install github/gh-actions-importerUse a TUI for daily workflow inspection, stats for operational debugging, and importer tooling for migration projects.
I need safer branch cleanup, branch switching, or local setup help.
gh extension install seachicken/gh-poi
gh extension install mislav/gh-branch
gh extension install redraw/gh-installPrefer tools that make deletion explicit and keep unmerged or unpushed work visible.
I need to preview README or GitHub-flavored Markdown before publishing.
gh extension install yusukebe/gh-markdown-preview
gh extension install thiagokokada/gh-gfm-previewChoose Markdown preview tools when the rendered document is the thing you need to inspect.
I need to find repositories, code, stars, or saved tools from the terminal.
gh extension install gennaro-tedesco/gh-s
gh extension install k1LoW/gh-grep
gh extension install LangLangBart/gh-find-codeUse repository search when you need a project, code search when you need a line, and starred-repository tools when mining saved references.
I need SBOMs, CodeQL, tokens, webhooks, repository config, or migration support.
gh extension install advanced-security/gh-sbom
gh extension install Link-/gh-token
gh extension install github/gh-geiTreat security and admin extensions as operational tools: inspect scopes, output, and repository impact before adopting them.
I need GitHub-native agent workflows, Models, standup summaries, or MCP setup.
gh extension install github/gh-aw
gh extension install github/gh-models
gh extension install shuymn/gh-mcpUse agent workflow tools when GitHub is the work surface, Models tools for prompt iteration, and MCP helpers for authenticated AI clients.
I want JSON, schema, install bundles, or automation-friendly catalog data.
curl -fsSL https://sjh9714.github.io/gh-extension-atlas/api/index.jsonUse the API manifest and schema when the atlas is input to another tool, report, or documentation workflow.