gh-aw is a GitHub automation platform and orchestration framework that uses an agentic workflow engine to automate repository management and code reviews. It translates natural language markdown and configuration files into secure, automated task sequences driven by large language models.
The system integrates a Model Context Protocol gateway to route calls between AI agents and external tools. It distinguishes itself through a comprehensive security guardrail system that provides sandboxed execution for protocol servers, network egress controls via domain allowlists, and human-in-the-loop approval gates for state-changing operations.
The platform covers automated repository maintenance, including issue triaging and quality checks, and provides security features such as sensitive secret redaction, content integrity filtering, and artifact-based execution auditing. It also includes a command-line interface for deploying and triggering workflow sequences.
