gh-issues

Fetch and filter GitHub issues, delegate fixes, and create PRs via REST API.

1|Updated Mar 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zhcndoc/openclaw --skill gh-issues-zhcndoc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gh-issues
Source: https://github.com/zhcndoc/openclaw/tree/main/skills/gh-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zhcndoc/openclaw --skill gh-issues-zhcndoc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GitHub issue management can be tedious when coordinating multiple fixes, across issues, PRs, and reviews. This Skill orchestrates automated triage and PR creation by spawning sub-agents to handle fixes, reviews, and updates, significantly reducing manual toil.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fetch and filter issues from a repository, delegate fixes to sub-agents, and create PRs with forked workflows.
  • Monitor pull request reviews and comments, and spawn follow-up agents to address feedback in parallel.
  • Support cron-like watch mode to periodically poll for new issues and manage ongoing work.

Quick Start

Instruct gh-issues to fetch open issues for a repository and start the automated triage process.

Frequently Asked Questions about gh-issues

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub issue triage and PR creation?

Automate GitHub issue triage by fetching and filtering open issues, then delegating fixes to sub-agents to create PRs and manage reviews across forks. This orchestration reduces manual toil by handling the entire workflow.

Does this GitHub issue automation work without the gh CLI?

Yes, GitHub issue automation works without the gh CLI by using REST API calls via curl. It relies on curl, git, and the GitHub API to fetch issues, check PRs, and push branches.

Do I need a GH_TOKEN to coordinate GitHub issue fixes?

Yes, you need a GH_TOKEN for authorization to coordinate GitHub issue fixes. The token is required to authenticate REST API calls via curl when fetching issues and pushing branches.

Can I monitor pull request reviews and comments in parallel?

Yes, you can monitor pull request reviews and comments in parallel. The automation spawns follow-up sub-agents to address feedback, ensuring ongoing work is managed across forks and source repositories.

What is watch mode for GitHub issue management?

Watch mode is a cron-like polling feature for GitHub issue management. It periodically checks for new issues to manage ongoing work and automatically triggers the triage process.