external-comms

Scan GitHub issues and discussions, draft responses, and require human approval before posting.

66|41|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/olivomarco/vbd-copilot --skill external-comms-olivomarco
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: external-comms
Source: https://github.com/olivomarco/vbd-copilot/tree/main/.copilot/skills/external-comms
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/olivomarco/vbd-copilot --skill external-comms-olivomarco

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PAO external communications automates scanning for unanswered community items (issues and discussions), drafts responses with human review in the loop, and presents a reviewable workflow to ensure governance and traceability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scans open issues and discussions across repositories to surface candidates for response.
  • Drafts contextual replies using the humanizer and predefined templates, with a mandatory human approval gate before posting.
  • Logs actions and maintains an auditable trail, enabling post-mortem analysis and compliance with community guidelines.
  • Supports manual activation and review workflows for responsible, policy-compliant outreach.

Quick Start

Run the PAO external communications workflow to scan open items and draft approved responses.

Frequently Asked Questions about external-comms

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate drafting responses to open GitHub issues and discussions?

To automate drafting responses to open GitHub issues, this Skill scans repositories to surface unanswered items and generates contextual drafts using predefined templates. It enforces a mandatory human review gate before posting to ensure safe, traceable community interactions.

Can I use GitHub repositories for community engagement with a mandatory human review workflow?

Yes, you can manage community engagement for GitHub repositories with a mandatory human review workflow. This Skill integrates CLI and GitHub tools to triage open issues and discussions, presenting drafts for human approval before any response is posted.

What is the best way to triage and draft safe replies for unanswered community issues?

The best way to triage and draft safe replies for unanswered community issues is using a PAO external communications process. This approach scans open items, applies configurable templates, and requires human approval before posting, ensuring governance and compliance.

Does this community response workflow support audit logging for compliance?

Yes, this community response workflow supports audit logging for compliance. It logs all actions throughout the scanning, drafting, and posting process to maintain an auditable trail, enabling post-mortem analysis and adherence to community guidelines.

How do I configure predefined templates for automated GitHub discussion replies?

You can configure predefined templates for automated GitHub discussion replies within the Skill's workflow settings. These templates are applied during the drafting phase to ensure contextual consistency before the output is passed to the human review gate.

When should I not use a fully automated workflow for GitHub community responses?

You should not use a fully automated workflow for GitHub community responses when strict governance and traceability are required. This Skill enforces a mandatory human approval gate to review contextual drafts before posting, preventing unreviewed automated outreach.