create-issue

Create structured GitHub issues with Background, Acceptance Criteria, and Time Budget sections.

5|Updated Jul 25, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tomzx/agents --skill create-issue-tomzx
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Skill: create-issue
Source: https://github.com/tomzx/agents/tree/main/skills/create-issue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tomzx/agents --skill create-issue-tomzx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the creation of standardized GitHub issues with a clear Background, Acceptance Criteria, and Time Budget sections, reducing drafting time and ensuring consistent scope.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured template: background, acceptance criteria, and a time budget section for private repos, ensuring consistent issue framing.
  • SDLC integration: works in sdlc pipelines and supports attribution via github-post-attribution to credit skill use.
  • Governance & formatting: enforces straight ASCII text, avoids formatting drift, and promotes reproducible workflows.
  • Use Case: filing bugs or feature requests with a uniform structure in GitHub repositories; supports automation in the issue creation process.

Quick Start

Provide the target repository, and the skill will create a structured GitHub issue with background, acceptance criteria, and a time budget as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-issue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create structured GitHub issues with acceptance criteria and time budgets?

To create structured GitHub issues with acceptance criteria and time budgets, you can use an automation skill that formats background, criteria, and time sections directly into your repository's tracker, ensuring consistent scope and reducing manual drafting effort.

Do I need the gh CLI to automate issue creation in SDLC pipelines?

Yes, you need the gh CLI installed and configured with appropriate repository permissions to automate issue creation in SDLC pipelines. The tool relies on this command-line interface to programmatically format and post issues to private and public repositories.

Can I automate bug and feature request formatting for private GitHub repositories?

Yes, you can automate bug and feature request formatting for private GitHub repositories. The automation enforces straight ASCII text and standardizes sections like background and acceptance criteria, preventing formatting drift across your software engineering projects.

What is the best way to enforce a consistent template for GitHub issue creation?

The best way to enforce a consistent template for GitHub issue creation is to apply an automated formatting rule that structures background, acceptance criteria, and time budget sections, promoting reproducible workflows and avoiding manual markdown inconsistencies.

Why does my GitHub issue formatting drift when filing bugs through automation?

Formatting drift occurs when issues are drafted manually without a strict template. Using an automation skill that enforces straight ASCII text and predefined sections ensures reproducible workflows and prevents structural inconsistencies across your bug reports.

Does the create-issue skill support attribution for automated GitHub workflows?

Yes, the create-issue skill supports attribution via github-post-attribution within SDLC pipelines. This allows you to credit the automation tool when generating structured issues, ensuring traceability in your software development lifecycle.