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github-issue-watcher

Monitor GitHub repositories for new issues and automate triage workflows.

Updated Jul 7, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#devops#github#issues#queue#cron
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TitoPrausee/nexus-toti --skill github-issue-watcher
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issue-watcher
Source: https://github.com/TitoPrausee/nexus-toti/tree/main/data/skills/devops/github-issue-watcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TitoPrausee/nexus-toti --skill github-issue-watcher

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the manual overhead of continuously checking GitHub for new issues, assigning ownership, and acknowledging reporters, so incoming work is never missed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated issue monitoring: Scans repositories on a schedule for newly created issues.
  • Auto-triage workflow: Assigns issues to the owner, posts an acknowledgement comment, and writes a queue file for later processing.
  • Use case: A team managing multiple repos can keep support and feature requests moving without someone watching every repository all day.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to set up an issue watcher for your repositories so new GitHub issues are automatically assigned, acknowledged, and queued for follow-up work.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-issue-watcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub issue monitoring for multiple repositories?▼

Automated GitHub issue monitoring scans repositories on a schedule to capture newly created issues. It handles multi-repository support workflows by continuously checking for new entries without manual oversight.

What is the best way to auto-triage new GitHub issues and assign ownership?▼

Auto-triage for GitHub issues assigns new items to the owner, posts an acknowledgement comment to the reporter, and writes a queue file for later processing. This ensures incoming work is acknowledged and tracked.

Do I need GitHub API access to set up unattended backlog processing?▼

Yes, GitHub API access is required to perform unattended backlog processing. The automated issue watcher relies on the API to read repository issues, deduplicate by number, and apply automatic assignments.

How does recurring issue intake handle issue deduplication by number?▼

Recurring issue intake handles deduplication by number to prevent the same GitHub issue from being processed multiple times. It checks existing records against new API results to skip previously triaged items.

Can I schedule GitHub issue watchers with cron for recurring intake?▼

Yes, you can schedule GitHub issue watchers using cron for recurring issue intake. This unattended backlog processing scans repositories at set intervals to ensure no new issues are missed.

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