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github-issues

Automate GitHub issue creation, labeling, assignment, and closure via CLI or REST API.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#api#github#issues#triage#labels
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Hermesagents/hermes-agents --skill github-issues-hermesagents
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/Hermesagents/hermes-agents/tree/main/skills/github/github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Hermesagents/hermes-agents --skill github-issues-hermesagents

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GitHub issue management often consumes time with repetitive tasks like listing issues, filtering by labels, creating new issues, and updating labels or assignees. This Skill automates these workflows to speed up triage and coordination across teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • View, search, and filter issues across a repository using gh or REST API.
  • Create issues, add or remove labels, assign users, and comment on threads.
  • Close and reopen issues, link issues to PRs, and perform bulk triage operations.

Quick Start

Create and triage issues in a repository by listing open items, labeling them, and assigning owners.

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 for my repository?▼

You can automate GitHub issue triage by using this Skill to search, filter, create, label, assign, comment on, and close issues across your software project repositories.

Can I manage GitHub issues using the REST API instead of the gh CLI?▼

Yes, this Skill supports both gh CLI and REST API backends to manage GitHub issues, requiring proper GitHub authentication to execute triage workflows and bulk operations.

What is the best way to bulk assign and label open GitHub bug reports?▼

The best way to bulk manage bug reports is using this Skill to automate filtering open issues, applying specific labels, and assigning owners to coordinate triage across teams.

Does this GitHub issue automation tool work without explicit owner and repo inputs?▼

Yes, this Skill reads repository context directly from git remotes, though you can also provide explicit owner and repo inputs to target specific repositories for issue management.

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

Yes, this Skill automates linking issues to pull requests, closing and reopening threads, and coordinating PR-related issues to streamline software development workflows.

How do I create and comment on GitHub issues via API automation?▼

You can create new issues and add comments to existing threads by authenticating with GitHub through this Skill, which automates these API or CLI requests for team coordination.

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