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github-issues

List, create, and update GitHub issues via the REST API.

3|1|Updated Feb 1, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#api#github#issues#listing#creating
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dgriffin831/clawhub-skills --skill github-issues-dgriffin831
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/dgriffin831/clawhub-skills/tree/main/skill-scan/test-fixtures/legit-api-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dgriffin831/clawhub-skills --skill github-issues-dgriffin831

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables teams to automate the management of GitHub issues—creating, listing, and updating issues—directly through the GitHub REST API to streamline issue tracking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List open or closed issues for any repository.
  • Create new issues with titles and bodies, and tag them with labels.
  • Update issue state, assign collaborators, and retrieve issue metadata to support triage workflows.

Quick Start

Use the github-issues skill to list all open issues for a repository, or to create a new issue with a specific title and description.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-issues

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate listing and creating GitHub issues via the API?▼

You can automate GitHub issues by using the GitHub REST API with a GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable to list open or closed issues and create new ones with specific titles and descriptions.

Do I need a GITHUB_TOKEN to manage GitHub issues through the API?▼

Yes, a GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable is required to perform authenticated GitHub REST API calls for listing, creating, and updating issues, along with curl availability.

Can I update issue state and assign collaborators using the GitHub REST API?▼

Yes, the GitHub REST API supports updating issue state, assigning collaborators, and retrieving issue metadata to support triage workflows for software projects.

What is the best way to script GitHub issue workflows for repositories?▼

Scripting GitHub issue workflows involves using the GitHub REST API to automate listing, creating, and updating issues, streamlining issue tracking for teams with repository access.

Does the github-issues skill work with curl for authenticated API calls?▼

Yes, the github-issues skill uses curl to perform authenticated API calls to the GitHub REST API, requiring a GITHUB_TOKEN in the environment to manage issues for repos with access.

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