dispatch-issues

Scans, filters, and dispatches GitHub issues to sub-agents for automated lifecycle management.

Updated Feb 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pegasus-isi/claude-plugin-marketplace --skill dispatch-issues
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: dispatch-issues
Source: https://github.com/pegasus-isi/claude-plugin-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/pegasus-dev/skills/dispatch-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pegasus-isi/claude-plugin-marketplace --skill dispatch-issues

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the bottleneck of manual issue management by autonomously scanning, prioritizing, and initiating development work on GitHub issues labeled for Claude.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Autonomous Triage: Automatically filters issues based on trusted permissions and assigns them to the development pipeline.
  • Stateful Workflow Management: Tracks issue status, handles blocked items, and resumes in-progress tasks without human intervention.
  • Use Case: A team uses this to ensure that every incoming feature request or bug report labeled for AI assistance is immediately evaluated and queued for development without requiring a project manager to manually assign tasks.

Quick Start

Invoke the dispatch-issues skill within a loop session to begin the autonomous processing of your assigned GitHub issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about dispatch-issues

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

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How do I automate GitHub issue triage for development workflows?

You can automate GitHub issue triage by running a continuous loop that scans, filters, and dispatches labeled issues to sub-agents. This autonomous workflow manages issue prioritization, status tracking, and development initiation based on repository labels.

Do I need the GitHub CLI to automate issue tracking and dispatch?

Yes, you need the GitHub CLI (gh) installed and configured. The autonomous issue triage and workflow requires GitHub CLI integration to scan repositories, filter issues by trusted permissions, and securely execute development workflows.

What is autonomous issue lifecycle management in DevOps?

Autonomous issue lifecycle management is the process of scanning, filtering, and dispatching GitHub issues to sub-agents without manual intervention. It tracks issue status, handles blocked items, and resumes in-progress tasks continuously based on repository labels.

Can I use repository labels to filter which GitHub issues enter the development pipeline?

Yes, repository labels are used to filter issues for autonomous triage. The system evaluates issues based on trusted permissions and specific labels to determine which items are assigned to the development pipeline for serial execution.

How does stateful workflow management handle blocked GitHub issues?

Stateful workflow management tracks issue status and handles blocked items by maintaining context within a continuous loop. It resumes in-progress tasks without human intervention, ensuring serial execution of development workflows based on permission-based trust filters.

What are the limitations of automating issue prioritization with sub-agents?

The automation requires specific permission-based trust filters for secure execution and operates serially rather than in parallel. It depends on GitHub CLI integration and continuous loop sessions to maintain stateful workflow management for labeled issues.