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auto-update-issue-status-from-todo-to-in-progress

Synchronize GitHub issue statuses across linked GitHub Projects V2.

2|Updated Nov 7, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#project management#github#cli#issue management#status update
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Tasup/Tasup --skill auto-update-issue-status-from-todo-to-in-progress
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: auto-update-issue-status-from-todo-to-in-progress
Source: https://github.com/Tasup/Tasup/tree/main/.claude/skills/auto-update-issue-status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Tasup/Tasup --skill auto-update-issue-status-from-todo-to-in-progress

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually updating GitHub Issue statuses across multiple linked projects is a tedious and error-prone task. This skill automates the progression of issue statuses, ensuring consistency and saving time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Project Sync: Automatically updates issue statuses in all GitHub Projects V2 linked to an issue.
  • Parent Issue Awareness: Intelligently updates the status of parent issues based on the progress of their child issues.
  • Use Case: When you start working on a sub-task, this skill can automatically move its status from "Todo" to "In Progress" in all relevant projects, and then check if its parent issue should also move to "In Progress" based on other sub-tasks.

Quick Start

Automatically update the status of GitHub issue https://github.com/Tasup/Tasup/issues/5 to the next stage.

Frequently Asked Questions about auto-update-issue-status-from-todo-to-in-progress

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically update GitHub issue status across multiple projects?▼

Automatically update GitHub issue status across all linked projects by parsing the issue URL, retrieving project metadata, locating issue items in each project, and advancing statuses from Todo through In Progress to Done in all projects simultaneously.

Can I sync issue status changes across GitHub Projects V2?▼

Yes. This automation syncs issue statuses across all GitHub Projects V2 linked to an issue, ensuring consistent status progression without manual updates to each project.

What happens to parent issues when sub-task status changes?▼

Parent issue status updates automatically based on child issue progress. When a sub-task moves to In Progress, the skill checks whether the parent should also advance, maintaining hierarchical consistency.

Does this work with issues linked to multiple GitHub projects?▼

Yes. The skill handles issues linked to multiple GitHub Projects V2, updating statuses in all of them in a single operation while verifying changes propagated correctly.

What errors does this automation handle?▼

The automation handles missing project metadata, issues not found in linked projects, and failed updates by detecting errors, logging them, and preventing partial state inconsistency across projects.

How do I trigger automatic status updates for GitHub issues?▼

Provide the GitHub issue URL to trigger automatic status progression. The skill parses the owner, repository, and issue number, then advances the status to the next stage across all linked projects.

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