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github-issues

Automate GitHub issue lifecycle management with gh CLI and REST API.

2|Updated Apr 25, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#cli#issues#triage#curl#labels
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlexiosBluffMara/mercury --skill github-issues-alexiosbluffmara
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/AlexiosBluffMara/mercury/tree/main/skills/github/github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlexiosBluffMara/mercury --skill github-issues-alexiosbluffmara

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GitHub issue lifecycles are often manual and error prone. This Skill automates creation, triage, labeling, assignment, cross-linking with PRs, and closing of issues across repositories using gh CLI or the GitHub REST API.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Viewing, creating, editing, and filtering issues across repos with gh or REST API.
  • Managing issue lifecycle: labeling, assigning, commenting, and closing in bulk.
  • Triaging at scale: quick triage workflows, label templates, and cross-repo issue management.

Quick Start

Create a new GitHub issue in your repository using gh or the REST API and begin triaging it with labels and assignees.

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 labeling in bulk across multiple repositories?▼

You can automate GitHub issue triage and labeling in bulk across repositories using the gh CLI and REST API to manage labels, assignees, and issue states programmatically. This Skill applies quick triage workflows and label templates for cross-repo task tracking.

Can I use the gh CLI to create, search, and close issues across different repositories?▼

Yes, the gh CLI can create, search, and close issues across different repositories. This Skill uses gh endpoints and the GitHub REST API to view, filter, edit, and close issues, supporting software teams handling bugs and feature requests at scale.

What's the best way to manage the GitHub issue lifecycle for bugs and feature requests end-to-end?▼

Managing the GitHub issue lifecycle end-to-end involves automating creation, triage, labeling, assignment, cross-linking with PRs, and closing. This Skill streamlines those workflows using gh CLI or REST API calls, reducing manual errors in software team task tracking.

Does this approach support viewing and editing issue assignees and comments through the REST API?▼

Yes, this approach supports viewing and editing issue assignees and comments through the GitHub REST API. The Skill manages the full issue lifecycle, allowing you to apply labels, assign users, add comments, and close issues via REST API endpoints or gh CLI.

Can I apply label templates and cross-link issues with pull requests using gh endpoints?▼

You can apply label templates and cross-link issues with pull requests using gh endpoints. The Skill automates cross-linking with PRs and manages label templates to streamline triaging workflows across repositories handling feature requests and bugs.

How do I handle cross-repo task tracking and bulk issue operations without manual errors?▼

Handling cross-repo task tracking and bulk issue operations without manual errors requires automating the issue lifecycle. This Skill uses gh CLI and REST API bulk operations to create, label, assign, and close issues across repositories, ensuring consistent task tracking.

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