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dev-loop

Automate GitHub issue-to-merged PR workflows through seven deterministic phases.

14|1|Updated May 13, 2026
Search Tags:#github#workflow-automation#code-review#copilot#issue-tracking#dev-loop#pr-automation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mfittko/dev-loops --skill dev-loop-mfittko
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dev-loop
Source: https://github.com/mfittko/dev-loops/tree/main/.claude/skills/dev-loop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mfittko/dev-loops --skill dev-loop-mfittko

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually managing the end-to-end workflow from GitHub issue intake to merged PR is slow, error-prone, and requires constant context switching between tools, status checks, and review follow-ups. This skill eliminates that manual overhead by automating the full development lifecycle with deterministic routing and self-correcting guardrails.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deterministic Lifecycle Routing: Automatically moves work through 7 defined phases (issue intake, refinement, implementation, draft gate, feedback resolution, pre-approval gate, merge) with no manual strategy selection required.
  • Self-Correcting Review Gates: Automatically resolves Copilot review threads, enforces acceptance criteria, and posts audit-trail gate comments to keep PRs on track.
  • State-Aware Resume: Picks up exactly where a previous loop left off using persistent checkpoints, so you never have to re-share context or re-trace status after a break.
  • Use Case: A developer can kick off work on a GitHub bug report, and the skill will handle implementation, review cycles, feedback fixes, and PR preparation up to the human approval checkpoint with no extra manual steps.

Quick Start

Use the dev-loop skill to run an autonomous end-to-end development cycle for GitHub issue 112 that handles implementation, review, and PR preparation up to the human approval checkpoint.

Frequently Asked Questions about dev-loop

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub issue to merged PR workflow without manual intervention?▼

Automating GitHub issue to merged PR workflows requires routing work through deterministic phases like implementation, review, and validation. This skill handles the full lifecycle automatically, stopping only at the human approval checkpoint before merging.

Can I automatically resolve Copilot review threads on a GitHub pull request?▼

Automatically resolving Copilot review threads is possible using self-correcting review gates. The skill enforces acceptance criteria and posts audit-trail comments to ensure PR feedback is addressed without manual follow-up.

What is the best way to resume automated PR automation after a break?▼

Resuming PR automation after a break is handled via state-aware resume from persistent checkpoints. The system picks up exactly where the previous development loop left off, preventing context loss or status re-tracing.

Does GitHub workflow automation work for bug fixes and feature implementation?▼

GitHub workflow automation applies to software engineering teams handling bug fixes, feature implementation, and review thread resolution. It routes these tasks through seven defined phases, from issue intake to the final merge.

How to enforce acceptance criteria validation before human approval in PR automation?▼

Enforcing acceptance criteria validation before human approval is managed by pre-approval gates. The skill validates requirements automatically and prepares the PR, ensuring all criteria are met prior to the final manual merge decision.

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