github-issue-workflow

Draft and coordinate cross-repo GitHub issues with labels and cross-links.

Updated Jan 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/doesitscript/dotfile-vnext --skill github-issue-workflow-doesitscript
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Skill: github-issue-workflow
Source: https://github.com/doesitscript/dotfile-vnext/tree/main/.cursor/skills/github-issue-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/doesitscript/dotfile-vnext --skill github-issue-workflow-doesitscript

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Create, refine, close, and reference GitHub issues for concrete brainstorming, resumable work, and follow-ups, enabling durable backlog tracking across repos.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create, update, and close GitHub issues from natural-language prompts, with structured bodies and concise titles
  • Support multi-repo issue sets with explicit repo roles (primary, secondary, reference_only) and cross-links
  • Maintain repo health via backlinks, tasklist references, and standardized labeling to aid triage

Quick Start

Draft or create a cross-repo GitHub issue set when planning multi-stage work that spans several repositories.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-issue-workflow

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create cross-repo GitHub issues for multi-stage work?

Cross-repo GitHub issues are drafted from natural-language prompts to coordinate multi-stage work. The skill generates structured issue sets with explicit repo roles like primary and secondary, applying cross-links for stable backlog tracking.

Can I link related GitHub issues across different repositories with backlinks?

Backlinks link related GitHub issues across different repositories by applying tasklist references and cross-links. This maintains repo health and captures durable context, ensuring primary and secondary issues stay connected for future pickup.

How do I maintain a standardized labeling schema for GitHub issue triage?

Standardized labeling schema for GitHub issue triage is maintained by applying an explicit label structure during issue creation. This ensures issues are categorized consistently across repositories, aiding triage and backlog tracking.

What is the best way to turn brainstorming notes into trackable GitHub issues?

Brainstorming notes are turned into trackable GitHub issues by drafting concrete tasks with structured bodies and concise titles. This captures resumable work and follow-ups, enabling durable backlog tracking across repos.

Does this workflow support reference-only repositories for cross-repo planning?

Reference-only repositories are supported for cross-repo planning through explicit multi-repo roles. The workflow assigns roles like primary, secondary, and reference_only to coordinate issues and link related context without creating unnecessary tasks.

Why use explicit repo roles when coordinating GitHub issues across repositories?

Explicit repo roles coordinate GitHub issues across repositories by defining primary, secondary, and reference_only responsibilities. This structure enables stable backlog tracking and ensures cross-links capture durable context for multi-repo work.