analyze-issue

Analyze GitHub issues and generate structured implementation analysis documents in Markdown.

413|31|Updated Mar 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gittower/git-flow-next --skill analyze-issue-gittower
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Skill: analyze-issue
Source: https://github.com/gittower/git-flow-next/tree/main/.claude/skills/analyze-issue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gittower/git-flow-next --skill analyze-issue-gittower

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you deeply analyze a GitHub issue and turn it into a structured, implementation-ready document, reducing the time spent on manual investigation and planning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Triage: Summarize the issue, classify its type, and capture labels and links.
  • Codebase Investigation: Search the repository for related files, patterns, and affected components.
  • Actionable Planning: Produce a detailed analysis file with root cause, solution approach, edge cases, testing notes, and next steps.
  • Use Case: A maintainer can ask for an issue review and get a ready-to-use analysis in .ai/, including TODO suggestions for code locations.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to analyze issue number 42 in the repository and write the result to the .ai directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about analyze-issue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze a GitHub issue to create an implementation plan?

You can analyze a GitHub issue by retrieving its metadata, searching the repository for related files and components, and generating a structured Markdown document containing the root cause, solution approach, edge cases, and testing notes.

What is the best way to triage GitHub issues for codebase impact assessment?

Issue triage involves summarizing the issue, classifying its type, capturing labels, and searching the codebase to assess impact, which produces a detailed analysis file with next steps and TODO suggestions for code locations.

Can I generate a bug triage report that includes testing and documentation considerations?

Yes, you can generate a bug triage report that includes root cause analysis, solution approaches, edge cases, and specific testing and documentation considerations written to a Markdown file in the `.ai/` directory.

Does issue analysis work with git-flow repositories for feature planning?

Yes, the Skill performs codebase review and issue analysis specifically for git-flow-next repositories, supporting feature planning by identifying affected components and generating actionable implementation documents.

How do I get actionable TODO suggestions for code locations from a GitHub issue?

By analyzing the issue and exploring the repository, the Skill produces an analysis file in the `.ai/` directory that includes actionable TODO suggestions for specific code locations related to the issue.

What kind of output format should I expect from a codebase review of a GitHub issue?

The codebase review outputs a detailed Markdown document containing the issue summary, root cause, solution approach, edge cases, testing notes, documentation considerations, and next steps for implementation.