github-issues

Create, update, and query GitHub issues via MCP tools.

2|1|Updated Feb 5, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/forgivesam168/ai-dev-workflow --skill github-issues-forgivesam168

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Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/forgivesam168/ai-dev-workflow/tree/main/skills/github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/forgivesam168/ai-dev-workflow --skill github-issues-forgivesam168

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates GitHub issue management by enabling creation, updates, labeling, commenting, and retrieval of issues across repositories, reducing manual coordination and errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

Create new issues with structured titles and bodies
Update existing issues, add labels, assignees, and milestones
Fetch, search, list issues, and add comments
Use cases include filing bugs, requesting features, or tracking tasks across a project

Quick Start

Use this skill to file a new bug or feature request in a repository, or to update an existing issue by invoking the appropriate MCP tools (e.g., mcp__github__create_issue, mcp__github__update_issue). Provide the owner, repo, title, and body to create an issue, or specify issue_number and fields to update.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-issues

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

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How do I automate GitHub issue management for my repository?▼

You can create GitHub issues by invoking mcp__github__create_issue with the owner, repo, title, and body. This automates filing bugs or feature requests with structured payloads across your software projects.

Can I update existing GitHub issues with labels and milestones via MCP?▼

To fetch, search, and list GitHub issues, use mcp__github__get_issue, mcp__github__search_issues, and mcp__github__list_issues. You can also use mcp__github__add_issue_comment to add comments to existing issues.

What do I need to provide to file a bug report using GitHub MCP tools?▼

To file a bug report using GitHub MCP tools, you need to provide the owner, repo, title, and body. This structured payload is passed to mcp__github__create_issue to automate issue creation.

Does this GitHub issue automation support task tracking across multiple repositories?▼

Yes, this GitHub issue automation supports task tracking across multiple repositories. It applies to software projects needing issue lifecycle workflows by querying and updating issues with structured payloads.