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git-create-followup-issue

Create a GitHub issue from a PR review comment and reply with the issue link.

2|Updated Nov 6, 2015
Search Tags:#automation#developer tools#code review#pull request#github#issue tracking
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ahoym/dotfiles --skill git-create-followup-issue
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: git-create-followup-issue
Source: https://github.com/ahoym/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/commands/git-create-followup-issue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ahoym/dotfiles --skill git-create-followup-issue

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of tracking action items identified during GitHub Pull Request (PR) reviews by automatically creating GitHub issues and notifying the relevant parties.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Creation: Converts specific PR review comments into trackable GitHub issues.
  • Contextual Linking: Ensures new issues include context linking back to the original PR and comment location.
  • Automated Notifications: Replies to the reviewer with a link to the newly created issue.
  • Use Case: After a PR review, a comment suggests a minor refactor. This Skill turns that comment into a new issue, assigns it for later, and informs the reviewer that the feedback is being addressed.

Quick Start

Use the git-create-followup-issue skill to create an issue from a comment on PR number 123.

Frequently Asked Questions about git-create-followup-issue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a GitHub issue from a PR review comment?▼

To create a GitHub issue from a PR review comment, use this Skill to fetch pull request comments, select the target comment, and generate a linked issue via the GitHub CLI. It automatically replies to the original reviewer with the new issue number.

How do I track pull request feedback as separate GitHub issues?▼

Track pull request feedback by converting specific PR review comments into trackable GitHub issues. This process extracts the comment context, creates a new issue, and posts a reply linking the issue back to the original PR comment thread.

Can I automate GitHub issue creation directly from code review action items?▼

You can automate GitHub issue creation from code review action items using this Skill. It reads PR comments, prompts you to select one, drafts the issue details with PR context, and uses the GitHub CLI to create the issue and notify the reviewer.

Do I need the GitHub CLI to create followup issues from pull requests?▼

Yes, creating followup issues from pull requests requires the GitHub CLI. The Skill uses the GitHub CLI to programmatically create the issue and post a reply with the new issue link directly to the original PR review comment.

What is the best way to link a newly created GitHub issue to a PR comment thread?▼

The best way to link a new GitHub issue to a PR comment thread is to automate the workflow. This Skill creates the issue from the comment and automatically replies to the reviewer with the issue number, ensuring contextual linking back to the PR.

How does a followup issue include context from the original pull request?▼

A followup issue includes context from the original pull request by automatically drafting issue details that reference the PR location. The Skill extracts the specific PR review comment and links it directly within the newly created GitHub issue.

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