explain-issue

Analyze GitHub issue threads to extract problem statements and proposed technical solutions.

1|Updated Jun 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dyoshikawa/webseek --skill explain-issue
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: explain-issue
Source: https://github.com/dyoshikawa/webseek/tree/main/.rulesync/skills/explain-issue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dyoshikawa/webseek --skill explain-issue

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill removes the friction of manually parsing complex GitHub issues by automatically synthesizing the core problem and the proposed technical solution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context Synthesis: Aggregates issue descriptions and community comments to provide a unified summary.
  • Solution Analysis: Identifies proposed technical directions, constraints, and scope mentioned in the discussion.
  • Use Case: Quickly get up to speed on a long-standing bug report or feature request by asking the AI to summarize the current status and proposed fix before you start coding.

Quick Start

Use the explain-issue skill to summarize the background and proposed solution for issue number 42 in the current repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about explain-issue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a long GitHub issue thread to understand the proposed solution?

To summarize a GitHub issue thread, this skill queries the GitHub CLI to retrieve issue metadata and discussion history, then extracts the core problem statement and proposed technical solutions. It aggregates issue descriptions and community comments into a unified summary.

What is the best way to extract the core problem from a complex GitHub issue?

The best way to extract the core problem from a GitHub issue is using an automated analysis skill that synthesizes context from issue descriptions and community comments, identifying proposed technical directions, constraints, and scope mentioned in the discussion.

Do I need the GitHub CLI installed to analyze issue discussions?

Yes, you need the GitHub CLI (gh) installed and authenticated in your environment to fetch repository data. The skill operates by querying the GitHub CLI to retrieve issue metadata and discussion history for development planning.

Can I use this approach to get up to speed on a long-standing bug report before coding?

Yes, you can use this issue analysis approach to quickly get up to speed on a long-standing bug report or feature request. It summarizes the current status and proposed fix by aggregating issue descriptions and community comments.

How does issue thread analysis handle community comments and proposed fixes?

Issue thread analysis handles community comments by aggregating them with issue descriptions to provide a unified summary. It identifies proposed technical directions, constraints, and scope mentioned throughout the discussion to surface the proposed fixes.

What are the limitations of analyzing GitHub issues with the GitHub CLI?

The main limitation is the dependency on the authenticated GitHub CLI (gh) being installed in the environment. Without it, the skill cannot fetch repository data or retrieve issue metadata and discussion history for analysis.