github-issues

Automate GitHub issue creation, labeling, assignment, and closure via templates and the gh CLI.

1|1|Updated Mar 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dennisonbertram/go-agent-harness --skill github-issues-dennisonbertram
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/dennisonbertram/go-agent-harness/tree/main/skills/github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dennisonbertram/go-agent-harness --skill github-issues-dennisonbertram

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the end-to-end management of GitHub issues, including creation, updates, labeling, assignment, and closure, leveraging issue templates and PR links to standardize workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create, update, label, assign, and close issues using templates and linked PRs.
  • Manage issues across common workflows: triage, prioritize, re-open, and reference PRs.
  • Bulk operations and automation of repetitive issue-management tasks to enforce consistency.

Quick Start

Run the GitHub issues skill against your repository to automatically manage issues using templates and gh CLI.

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 creation and labeling using templates?

Automate GitHub issue creation and labeling by orchestrating repository templates and the gh CLI to standardize intake and triage workflows end-to-end. The skill applies bash, read, write, grep, and glob to integrate with existing issue templates automatically.

Can I bulk update and close GitHub issues linked to pull requests?

Yes, you can bulk update and close GitHub issues linked to pull requests. The skill orchestrates issue lifecycle management by referencing linked PRs to coordinate closures, enforce consistency, and automate repetitive assignment tasks across your repository.

Does this GitHub issue automation work with the gh CLI and bash scripts?

Yes, this GitHub issue automation works directly with the gh CLI and bash scripts. It leverages script-based workflow requirements using bash, read, write, grep, and glob to integrate with repository templates and manage issues without additional dependencies.

What's the best way to standardize GitHub issue triage and prioritization workflows?

The best way to standardize GitHub issue triage and prioritization is automating the lifecycle management using templates and linked PRs. This enforces consistency across intake, triage, prioritization, and re-open scenarios by orchestrating labeling and assignment.

Do I need to configure GitHub issue templates before automating issue workflows?

You should configure GitHub issue templates in your repository before automating workflows. The skill integrates directly with existing repository templates to standardize creation, updates, and labeling, relying on them to enforce consistency across bug tracking and feature requests.

Why are my automated GitHub issue assignments not applying labels consistently?

Automated GitHub issue assignments may not apply labels consistently if repository templates lack defined label structures. The skill orchestrates labeling and assignment using templates and the gh CLI, requiring properly configured repository templates to enforce workflow consistency.