- name
- github-bounty-hunter
- description
- Automatically scan GitHub repositories for open issues with 0 comments, evaluate their value, claim them, and submit PRs. Automates the entire GitHub bounty hunting workflow for passive income generation. Use when the user wants to find and complete GitHub issues for money, automate bounty hunting, or set up passive income from open source contributions.
GitHub Bounty Hunter
Automate the entire GitHub bounty hunting workflow: scan for opportunities, evaluate value, claim issues, and submit PRs.
What This Skill Does
- Scans GitHub for 0-comment issues (first-mover advantage)
- Evaluates issue value and complexity
- Claims viable issues automatically
- Submits PRs with quality implementations
- Tracks submissions and monitors merge status
Usage
Quick Start
# Scan and process issues automatically
bash scripts/bounty_hunter.shConfiguration
Edit scripts/config.sh to customize:
MIN_VALUE=10 # Minimum estimated value ($)
MAX_COMPLEXITY=5 # Max complexity (1-10 scale)
AUTO_CLAIM=true # Auto-claim issues
AUTO_SUBMIT=true # Auto-submit PRsAutomated Operation
Set up cron for continuous scanning:
# Every 30 minutes
*/30 * * * * bash ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/github-bounty-hunter/scripts/bounty_hunter.shHow It Works
- Discovery: Searches GitHub for
is:issue is:open comments:0 - Filtering: Removes spam, duplicates, and low-value issues
- Evaluation: Scores based on:
- Repository stars/activity - Issue clarity and scope - Estimated time to complete - Potential payout
- Claiming: Comments on issue to claim it
- Implementation: Generates solution and submits PR
- Tracking: Monitors PR status and merge events
Scripts
bounty_hunter.sh- Main automation scriptconfig.sh- Configuration settingsevaluator.sh- Issue value evaluationtracker.sh- PR status tracking
Best Practices
- Start with
AUTO_CLAIM=falseto review opportunities first - Focus on repositories with clear contribution guidelines
- Maintain high PR quality to build reputation
- Track merge rate and adjust strategy
Revenue Potential
- Conservative: $50-200/month (5-10 merged PRs)
- Moderate: $200-500/month (10-25 merged PRs)
- Aggressive: $500-1000/month (25-50 merged PRs)
Success depends on:
- PR quality and merge rate
- Time invested
- Repository selection
- Market conditions