forge-implement-issue

Analyze GitHub issues and generate actionable implementation plans.

65|5|Updated Feb 6, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/mgratzer/forge --skill forge-implement-issue
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Skill: forge-implement-issue
Source: https://github.com/mgratzer/forge/tree/main/skills/forge-implement-issue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mgratzer/forge --skill forge-implement-issue

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps product teams and developers start work on a GitHub issue by analyzing issue details, extracting requirements, and producing an actionable implementation plan aligned with project standards. It guides the user through scope assessment, task breakdown, and safe, conventional branching to begin coding from an issue.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue analysis: fetch, interpret, and categorize an issue's title, body, labels, and linked items to determine scope.
  • Plan creation: generate a structured plan with discrete tasks, files to touch, and acceptance criteria mapping.
  • Branching & workflow guidance: propose conventional feature branches and PR steps to keep work organized.
  • Readiness checks: identify ambiguities, dependencies, or missing information and prompt for clarification before coding.
  • Documentation & PR prep: outline what needs documentation updates and PR context for fast reviews.

Quick Start

Provide the issue number or URL to begin the implementation workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about forge-implement-issue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I plan implementation for a GitHub issue before writing code?

To start implementing a GitHub issue, provide the issue number or URL. The Skill parses issue details, assesses scope, and breaks down tasks into discrete steps with conventional branch naming for organized issue-driven development.

How do I break down a GitHub bug fix or feature request into actionable tasks?

Breaking down a GitHub feature request involves parsing the issue body and linked items to determine scope. The Skill produces a structured plan with discrete tasks, branching guidance, and readiness checks to resolve ambiguities before coding.

Does this issue implementation workflow handle ambiguities or missing dependencies?

Yes, the issue implementation workflow handles ambiguities by running readiness checks before coding. It identifies missing information, scope ambiguities, and dependencies, then prompts the developer for clarification to ensure safe, traceable implementation.

Can I use this for both feature requests and bug fixes across software projects?

Yes, you can use this issue implementation workflow for both feature requests and bug fixes across software projects. It automates end-to-end planning by applying structured task breakdown, conventional branching, and PR preparation standards.

What is the best way to prepare a pull request from a GitHub issue?

The best way to prepare a pull request from a GitHub issue is to outline documentation updates and PR context during planning. This Skill generates PR prep guidance, ensuring fast reviews and traceable change logs for issue-driven development.