GitHub Connectivity Probe

Name: GitHub Connectivity Probe
Availability: InStock
Author: Kata Team

Tells you whether a failing doer agent has a network problem or a credential problem.

Requires external credentials

After connecting, this agent asks for your own API keys for third-party services to work. Only provide keys you trust this agent with — review its setup before connecting any account.

Works with

Claude (web & desktop)ChatGPT (Plus / Pro)CursorVS Code (Copilot)Claude CodeGemini CLIWindsurfClineContinueZedLM StudioGooseJetBrains AI AssistantWarpPostmanand more

Tools provided

Tools the agent exposes — your AI client calls them automatically when it needs them.

ping_unauthenticated — Reach api.github.com with no credential attached, to test egress alone.
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whoami — Ask GitHub who the attached credential belongs to. Success proves the slot is bound and the header format is accepted.
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GitHub token
read_public_pr — Authenticated read of a public pull request, matching the shape a real agent uses.
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GitHub token