github-issue-creator

This skill reads YAML templates from .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/, populates fields, applies default labels, and uses the gh CLI to create issues. It enforces standards and reduces manual drafting time.

The best way to enforce consistent GitHub issue formatting is to generate issues directly from repository templates. This skill drafts titles and bodies from template fields and automatically applies maintainer labels to streamline prioritization.

The gh CLI interacts with GitHub issue templates by executing the final issue creation command. The skill reads the template structure, drafts the body, and invokes the gh CLI to submit the formatted issue to the repository in a controlled manner.

Yes, you need existing ISSUE_TEMPLATE files in the .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ directory, such as bug_report.yml. The skill searches for these files and reads their fields to populate the new bug report with correct formatting.

Yes, this skill is applicable when requesting bug reports, features, or tasks across repositories. As long as the repository contains ISSUE_TEMPLATE files, it will read the fields and generate a ready-to-submit feature request.

A limitation of using templates for GitHub issue tracking automation is that the skill depends on pre-existing ISSUE_TEMPLATE files to function. Without properly configured templates and the gh CLI, it cannot draft or create the standardized issues.