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backlog-auditor

Automates GitHub issue backlog hygiene by detecting stale, duplicate, and unlabeled issues.

1|Updated Mar 21, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#reporting#backlog#issues#hygiene
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cmbays/mokumo --skill backlog-auditor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: backlog-auditor
Source: https://github.com/cmbays/mokumo/tree/main/.claude/skills/backlog-auditor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cmbays/mokumo --skill backlog-auditor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gh, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the tedious process of maintaining a clean and organized GitHub issue backlog, preventing drift and ensuring clarity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Stale Issue Detection: Identifies issues with no activity for extended periods.
  • Duplicate Issue Identification: Flags potential semantic duplicates based on titles and content.
  • Completeness Checks: Verifies the presence of required labels and acceptance criteria.
  • Reporting & Batch Fixes: Generates a comprehensive hygiene report and proposes actionable fixes for approval.

Quick Start

Run the backlog auditor skill to perform a weekly hygiene check on the GitHub issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about backlog-auditor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub issue backlog hygiene and identify stale issues?▼

Automate GitHub backlog hygiene by using a tool that detects stale issues, duplicates, and missing labels, then generates a detailed report with proposed batch fixes for approval.

What is the best way to find duplicate and orphaned items in a GitHub issue tracker?▼

Finding duplicate and orphaned items in a GitHub issue tracker is best handled by an automated auditor that flags semantic duplicates based on titles and content, ensuring a clean and actionable backlog.

How do I check GitHub issues for missing labels and acceptance criteria?▼

Check GitHub issues for missing labels and acceptance criteria by running a backlog completeness audit that verifies required fields and flags incomplete items for review.

Do I need gh CLI authentication to audit my GitHub backlog?▼

Yes, you need gh CLI authentication to audit your GitHub backlog, as the tool requires authenticated access to repository issues and labels for comprehensive analysis.

Can I automatically propose batch fixes for stale GitHub issues?▼

You can automatically propose batch fixes for stale GitHub issues by generating a comprehensive hygiene report that suggests actionable fixes for approval before any changes are applied.

Why does my GitHub issue backlog need a label-manager skill for hygiene analysis?▼

A GitHub issue backlog needs a label-manager skill for hygiene analysis to ensure comprehensive verification of required labels and accurate identification of completeness gaps across the tracker.

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