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ai-pick-issue

Find and rank GitHub issues with prioritization explanations and JSON output.

1|Updated Apr 2, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#planning#github#issues#find#analyze#prioritize
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/svange/augint-shell --skill ai-pick-issue
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ai-pick-issue
Source: https://github.com/svange/augint-shell/tree/main/.agents/skills/ai-pick-issue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/svange/augint-shell --skill ai-pick-issue

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Finds, analyzes, and recommends GitHub issues to work on, helping you identify the most valuable next tasks and answer the question 'what should I work on next'.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify top candidate issues based on relevance and priority.
  • Explain why each candidate is prioritized and outline expected scope and dependencies.
  • Provide a deterministic JSON output for automation workflows, with fallbacks if the primary tool is unavailable.

Quick Start

Run the ai-tools repo issues pick command with your search terms to retrieve the top issue candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions about ai-pick-issue

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find and prioritize GitHub issues to work on next?▼

This Skill analyzes and ranks GitHub issues to guide task selection by returning top candidates, explaining why each is prioritized, and suggesting a next branch plan to help you decide what to work on next.

What is the best way to automate GitHub issue triage and planning?▼

Automating GitHub issue triage is best handled by using the deterministic JSON output from this Skill, which ranks issue candidates and notes scope dependencies for automation workflows even when primary tooling is unavailable.

Can I get a JSON output of prioritized GitHub issues for my automation pipeline?▼

Yes, this Skill provides deterministic JSON output containing ranked GitHub issue candidates and branch plans specifically designed for integration into automation pipelines and workflows.

Does the GitHub issue finder explain why an issue is prioritized and what its dependencies are?▼

Yes, the GitHub issue finder explains why each candidate is prioritized. It also notes expected scope and dependency considerations while suggesting a next branch plan to align with your design and planning workflows.

What happens if the primary GitHub tooling is unavailable when picking issues?▼

If the primary GitHub tooling is unavailable, the Skill provides fallbacks to ensure you can still find and analyze issues, continuing to return top issue candidates and branch plans for triage.

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