GitHub API Scripts Skill

You can automate updating issue statuses in GitHub Projects by running Python scripts that interact with the GitHub Project API to modify item fields, priorities, and sizes. The provided scripts replace manual updates with tested, reusable operations for user or organization projects.

You can add existing repository issues to a GitHub Project using the provided add-to-project workflow script. This automates backlog management by seamlessly adding repository issues to a configured project via API interactions without manual web interface operations.

To run Python scripts for GitHub Project API automation, you need Python 3.12 or higher, the gh CLI with appropriate authentication configured, and a `.compass-rose/config.json` file to define your project settings and parameters.

Yes, you can manage GitHub Project items in bulk using scripts that wrap GraphQL API interactions. The provided Python scripts handle paging and enable you to enumerate, retrieve, and update multiple project items across both user and organization projects.

The best way to list and retrieve issues from a GitHub Project is using the `gh_project.sh list-issues` wrapper command with your config file. This script automates API enumeration and handles paging for both user and organization projects.

You should use Python scripts instead of embedded GraphQL notes because scripts provide tested, reusable operations that avoid brittleness. They automate project management tasks like status synchronization with reliable error handling and paging support.