follow-the-pr

Monitor GitHub pull request states for CI changes, reviews, and merge readiness.

Updated Apr 3, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/strawgate/agent-skills --skill follow-the-pr

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Skill: follow-the-pr
Source: https://github.com/strawgate/agent-skills/tree/main/follow-the-pr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/strawgate/agent-skills --skill follow-the-pr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gh, jq, python3, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the need for manual, repetitive checking of pull requests by creating an automated polling loop that tracks CI status, review feedback, and merge readiness.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Polling: Monitors PR state changes at a configurable interval to detect CI failures, new reviews, or merge readiness.
Context Refreshing: Automatically pulls the latest PR context and review threads when actionable events occur.
Use Case: After pushing a fix to a PR, use this skill to watch the PR until it is ready to merge or requires your attention, allowing you to focus on other tasks in the meantime.

Quick Start

Use the follow-the-pr skill to monitor the pull request number 1776 in the strawgate/memagent repository with a 300 second polling interval.

Frequently Asked Questions about follow-the-pr

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

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How do I automate GitHub pull request monitoring to detect CI changes and review feedback?▼

You can automate pull request monitoring by running a configurable polling loop that tracks CI status changes, parses review feedback, and detects merge readiness using the GitHub CLI and jq. This eliminates manual, repetitive PR checking.

What is the best way to monitor a pull request until it is ready to merge?▼

The best way to monitor a pull request until merge readiness is to use an automated polling loop that watches for CI failures and new reviews. It automatically pulls the latest PR context and review threads when actionable events occur.

Do I need the GitHub CLI and jq to automate code review monitoring?▼

Yes, you need the GitHub CLI and jq to automate code review monitoring. The polling loop requires the GitHub CLI to manage PR metadata and jq to parse the pull request state data effectively.

Can I configure the polling interval for tracking CI status on a GitHub pull request?▼

Yes, you can configure the polling interval for tracking CI status on a GitHub pull request. The monitoring loop operates at a user-defined interval, allowing you to balance update frequency against API usage while waiting for merge readiness.

What limitations should I expect when using a polling loop for PR state monitoring?▼

Limitations of polling loop PR state monitoring include potential GitHub API rate limits during high-frequency checks. Additionally, this approach focuses strictly on tracking CI changes and review feedback rather than modifying the pull request itself.

Does automated PR monitoring work with Python3 scripts for parsing review threads?▼

Yes, automated PR monitoring works with Python3 scripts to parse review threads. The skill leverages Python3 alongside GitHub CLI and jq to execute the polling logic and refresh context when actionable events occur.