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doit.fixit

Automate multi-phase bug-fix workflows for GitHub issues with state persistence and branch creation.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#planning#investigation#github#fix#issue-tracking#bug
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/seanbarlow/doit --skill doit-fixit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: doit.fixit
Source: https://github.com/seanbarlow/doit/tree/main/.claude/skills/doit.fixit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/seanbarlow/doit --skill doit-fixit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Coordinating bug-fix workflows can be ad-hoc and error-prone. This skill standardizes the process for GitHub issues, guiding teams through issue intake, investigation, planning, review, and implementation with consistent artifacts and state tracking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured, multi-phase workflow from issue to completion, including investigation and planning checkpoints.
  • Automatic state persistence and branch naming conventions to ensure traceability.
  • GitHub integration for linking issues, creating fix branches, and coordinating reviews and PRs.

Quick Start

Start a new bug-fix workflow for a GitHub issue by running the doit fixit start command with the issue number.

Frequently Asked Questions about doit.fixit

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate a bug-fix workflow for GitHub issues?▼

Automating a bug-fix workflow for GitHub issues involves standardizing the lifecycle from intake to implementation. This skill guides teams through investigation, planning, review, and implementation phases using state persistence and branch creation linked to GitHub issues.

What is the best way to standardize bug investigation and planning before writing code?▼

Standardizing bug investigation and planning requires a structured, multi-phase workflow with checkpoints. This skill enforces consistent artifacts and state tracking, ensuring traceability from the initial issue intake through to the final review and implementation.

How do I start a structured bug fix process for a specific GitHub issue?▼

To start a structured bug fix process, run the designated start command with the specific GitHub issue number. This initiates the workflow, applies automatic state persistence, and generates branch naming conventions to ensure full traceability.

Can I link GitHub issue tracking with automated fix branch creation?▼

Linking GitHub issue tracking with fix branch creation is supported through GitHub integration. The workflow automatically creates fix branches and coordinates reviews and pull requests, ensuring every branch is directly tied to its originating issue.

Does this structured bug workflow maintain state across investigation and implementation phases?▼

This structured bug workflow maintains state across investigation and implementation phases using automatic state persistence. This ensures that context is preserved throughout the multi-phase process, preventing ad-hoc tracking errors from intake to completion.

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