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github-issues

Manage GitHub issues via gh CLI or REST API.

Updated Mar 25, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#issues#triage#labels#rest-api#gh-cli
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/afel6/scal-ai-pipeline --skill github-issues-afel6
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/afel6/scal-ai-pipeline/tree/main/hermes_skills_library/github/github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/afel6/scal-ai-pipeline --skill github-issues-afel6

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provide maintainers and contributors a single, scriptable workflow to create, search, triage, and manage GitHub issues without manually navigating the web UI, reducing time spent on repetitive issue management tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create and view issues: Create detailed bug reports or feature requests and view full issue metadata.
  • Triage and labeling: Search by label, assignee, or text, apply or remove labels, and assign issues for faster resolution.
  • Bulk operations and linking: Close or reopen issues in bulk, link issues to pull requests, and generate triage summaries for backlog grooming.
  • Use Case: A maintainer can list all needs-triage issues, apply priority labels, assign owners, and close resolved issues in a single scripted workflow.

Quick Start

List open issues labeled needs-triage in the current repository and suggest appropriate labels and assignees for triage.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-issues

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub issue triage and bulk labeling without the web UI?▼

Automate GitHub issue triage by using gh CLI or the GitHub REST API to search issues by label or assignee, apply priority labels, assign owners, and perform bulk state changes without manual web navigation.

What's the best way to script bulk closing and reopening GitHub issues?▼

The best way to script bulk closing and reopening GitHub issues is using authenticated gh CLI commands or GitHub REST API calls to change issue states programmatically across a repository.

Do I need a GitHub token to manage issues via the REST API?▼

Yes, you need a GITHUB_TOKEN to authenticate REST API calls via curl if the gh CLI is not installed, ensuring secure access to create, search, label, and assign issues.

Can I link GitHub issues to pull requests using the command line?▼

Yes, you can link GitHub issues to pull requests using the command line by operating with authenticated GitHub credentials and executing gh CLI or REST API calls within your repository remote.

How to generate triage summaries for backlog grooming from GitHub issues?▼

Generate triage summaries for backlog grooming by searching open issues labeled needs-triage in your repository, then applying labels and assigning owners through a single scripted workflow using gh CLI or REST API.

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