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github-issue-dedupe

Detect duplicate GitHub issues using keyword and semantic search.

820|64|Updated Jan 27, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#developer tools#github#issues#deduplication#bug tracking
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/warpdotdev/oz-skills --skill github-issue-dedupe
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: github-issue-dedupe
Source: https://github.com/warpdotdev/oz-skills/tree/main/.agents/skills/github-issue-dedupe
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/warpdotdev/oz-skills --skill github-issue-dedupe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps prevent duplicate work and keeps your GitHub issue tracker clean by automatically identifying and flagging potential duplicate issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Duplicate Detection: Uses semantic search and keyword matching to find issues with similar titles, bodies, or error messages.
  • Automated Workflow: Can be integrated with GitHub Actions to trigger on new issue creation.
  • Use Case: When a new issue is reported, the agent can automatically search for existing issues that describe the same problem, preventing multiple developers from working on the same bug.

Quick Start

Use the github-issue-dedupe skill to find duplicates for issue #123 in the current repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-issue-dedupe

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find duplicate GitHub issues automatically?▼

To find duplicate GitHub issues automatically, you can use a multi-strategy search that combines keyword matching and semantic similarity to scan titles, bodies, and error messages. This approach identifies high-confidence duplicates to maintain repository hygiene.

What is the best way to prevent duplicate bug tracking work in GitHub?▼

Preventing duplicate bug tracking work involves automatically checking new issue reports against existing repository issues. By flagging potential duplicates early, it stops multiple developers from unknowingly working on the same problem.

Does GitHub issue deduplication work with GitHub Actions?▼

Yes, GitHub issue deduplication can be integrated with GitHub Actions to trigger automatically upon new issue creation. This allows the agent to instantly search for and identify existing issues describing the same problem.

Do I need the GitHub CLI to detect duplicate issues?▼

Yes, you need the GitHub CLI (`gh`) installed to detect duplicate issues. The deduplication process relies on the CLI to perform issue searching and commenting functions for identifying and flagging potential duplicates.

How does semantic similarity identify duplicate GitHub issues?▼

Semantic similarity identifies duplicate GitHub issues by comparing the text of new reports against existing issues to find matching titles, bodies, or error messages. This multi-strategy search ensures high-confidence duplicate detection.

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