github-issue-query

Query GitHub issues with optional jq filtering via the gh CLI.

Updated Feb 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/gh-aw --skill github-issue-query-az9713
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Skill: github-issue-query
Source: https://github.com/az9713/gh-aw/tree/main/skills/github-issue-query
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/gh-aw --skill github-issue-query-az9713

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables fast, targeted exploration of GitHub issues by combining repository data retrieval with jq-based filtering, reducing data noise and speeding up insight discovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve issue data from the current repository or a specified one using a lightweight CLI workflow.
  • Apply powerful jq expressions to filter, transform, and project fields like number, title, state, labels, and assignees.
  • Use cases include quick open-issue checks, trend analysis on issues, and extracting concise summaries for dashboards.

Quick Start

Ask it to fetch issues and apply a jq filter to transform the output.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-issue-query

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I filter GitHub issues using jq expressions?

You can filter GitHub issues using jq expressions by passing a custom jq filter to the query, which retrieves repository data and performs in-memory transformations to shape fields like number, title, state, labels, and assignees.

What do I need to query GitHub issues with jq filtering?

To query GitHub issues with jq filtering, you need the gh CLI installed to access GitHub data and the jq command-line tool installed to perform the in-memory data transformations.

Can I query issues from a specific GitHub repository?

Yes, you can query issues from a specific GitHub repository. The tool supports repository-scoped queries, allowing you to retrieve issue data from either the current repository or one you explicitly specify.

What is the best way to extract open GitHub issues for dashboards?

The best way to extract open GitHub issues for dashboards is to use a lightweight CLI workflow that retrieves repository data and applies jq expressions to project concise fields, reducing data noise and speeding up insight discovery.

Does jq filtering work for trend analysis on GitHub issues?

Yes, jq filtering works for trend analysis on GitHub issues. By applying jq expressions to the retrieved issue data, you can transform and project specific fields to analyze issue trends and extract summaries.