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github-issue-reader

Fetch GitHub issue context and output a markdown-formatted summary.

262|29|Updated Nov 28, 2019
Search Tags:#automation#development#project management#context#github#cli#issue tracking
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jumppad-labs/jumppad --skill github-issue-reader-jumppad-labs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issue-reader
Source: https://github.com/jumppad-labs/jumppad/tree/main/.claude/skills/github-issue-reader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jumppad-labs/jumppad --skill github-issue-reader-jumppad-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the need to manually navigate GitHub to gather all details for an issue. It provides a comprehensive, structured overview of any GitHub issue, including discussions and linked work, ensuring you have all necessary context for planning and implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full Issue Context: Retrieves title, description, comments, labels, assignees, and milestones.
  • Related Work Tracking: Identifies linked pull requests and cross-referenced issues.
  • Use Case: Before starting work on a bug fix, use this skill to quickly get the full history of the issue, including all discussions and any previous attempts at resolution, ensuring you don't miss critical details.

Quick Start

Use the github-issue-reader skill to fetch all details for issue #456 in the 'my-org/my-repo' repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-issue-reader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch complete GitHub issue context without manually navigating the repository?▼

Fetch complete GitHub issue context by using the github-issue-reader skill, which retrieves the full issue summary including title, description, comments, labels, assignees, milestones, and linked pull requests in markdown format. Requires GitHub CLI authentication.

Can I get all discussions and related pull requests linked to a GitHub issue automatically?▼

Yes. The github-issue-reader skill automatically identifies and includes all comments, cross-referenced issues, and linked pull requests associated with any GitHub issue, ensuring you capture the complete work history.

What information does a GitHub issue summary include before I start work on a bug fix?▼

A GitHub issue summary includes the issue title, body, state, author, creation and update timestamps, labels, assignees, milestone, all comments with discussion history, and related pull requests or cross-referenced issues.

Do I need GitHub CLI installed and authenticated to use issue context retrieval?▼

Yes. The github-issue-reader skill relies on GitHub CLI being installed and authenticated to access issue data. Ensure authentication is configured before retrieving issue context.

How can I use issue context to avoid duplicating work or missing resolution attempts?▼

Retrieve the full issue context, including all comments and linked work, to review the complete discussion history and any previous attempts at resolution before starting implementation, preventing duplicate effort.

Can I get issue context in a structured, markdown-formatted report?▼

Yes. The github-issue-reader skill outputs a markdown-formatted summary of the complete issue context, providing structured, readable documentation suitable for planning and implementation.

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