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github-issues

Create, label, assign, comment on, and close GitHub issues via gh CLI or REST API.

6|2|Updated Mar 19, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#comments#issues#triage#labels#assignees
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GregsGreyCode/Logos --skill github-issues-gregsgreycode
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/GregsGreyCode/Logos/tree/main/skills/github/github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GregsGreyCode/Logos --skill github-issues-gregsgreycode

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GitHub issue management is streamlined by enabling programmatic creation, triage, labeling, assignment, and closure across repositories.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create, view, search, label, assign, comment on, and close issues using gh CLI or REST API.
  • Triage and organize work by labels and assignees, linking issues to PRs when needed.
  • Use cases include nightly triage, project backlogs, and cross-repo issue coordination.

Quick Start

Create a new issue titled 'Bug: login failure' with a descriptive body.

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 across multiple repositories?▼

Automate GitHub issue triage by programmatically viewing, filtering, labeling, and assigning issues across repositories. This Skill supports nightly triage workflows and cross-repo issue coordination using either the gh CLI or REST API calls.

Can I link GitHub issues to pull requests and close them programmatically?▼

Yes, you can link GitHub issues to pull requests and close them programmatically. The Skill automates closing issues and linking them to PRs through authenticated gh CLI or REST API curl calls.

What do I need to authenticate GitHub API calls for issue management?▼

You need authenticated access via the gh CLI or a GitHub token to manage issues. The Skill uses these credentials to operate on issues, labels, assignees, and comments through the GitHub API.

Does this Skill support creating new GitHub issues with a specific title and body?▼

Yes, this Skill supports creating new GitHub issues with specific titles and descriptive bodies. It enables programmatic creation, commenting, and assignment to streamline project backlogs and issue workflows.

What is the best way to filter GitHub issues by labels and assignees in an automated workflow?▼

The best way to filter GitHub issues by labels and assignees in an automated workflow is using API-driven triage. This Skill lists and filters issues based on labels and assignees, organizing work efficiently across repositories.

Why are my automated GitHub issue closures failing and how does error handling work?▼

Automated GitHub issue closures may fail due to authentication or API errors, but the Skill includes basic error handling and fallback paths. It operates via gh CLI or REST API with mechanisms to manage common failures during issue workflows.

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