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github-issues

Create, view, label, and triage GitHub issues via gh CLI or REST API.

Updated May 3, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#github#cli#issues#triage#rest-api
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JuanMS20/solviora-agent --skill github-issues-juanms20
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/JuanMS20/solviora-agent/tree/main/skills/github/github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JuanMS20/solviora-agent --skill github-issues-juanms20

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the management of GitHub issues by enabling creation, triage, labeling, and assignment via gh CLI or REST API, reducing manual overhead and context switching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Viewing, creating, labeling, assigning, and commenting on issues through gh or REST.
  • Triage workflows: prioritize, categorize, and route issues to owners to streamline project progress.
  • Use Case: in a busy repository, quickly triage incoming issues, auto-assign to owners, and apply labels to reflect status and priority.

Quick Start

Create and triage issues from the terminal using gh or REST.

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 management workflows?▼

Automate GitHub issue triage by using gh CLI or REST API to view, create, label, and assign issues. This workflow supports categorizing and routing incoming issues to owners to streamline project progress in busy repositories.

What is the best way to manage cross-repo issues with GitHub CLI?▼

Manage cross-repo issues by providing explicit repository references in your prompts. Using gh CLI or REST API, you can coordinate issues across multiple repositories by specifying the repository owner, labels, and assignees during creation and triage.

How do I create and assign GitHub issues using the REST API?▼

Create and assign GitHub issues using the REST API by specifying the repository owner, target labels, and assignees in your request. This method automates issue creation and routing without manual context switching in the browser.

Do I need authentication to use gh CLI for issue management?▼

Yes, issue management requires authentication with GitHub. You must authenticate using gh auth login or provide an API access token, and operate within a local git repository context or supply explicit repository references to perform actions.

Can I apply labels and comments to multiple issues using gh CLI?▼

Yes, you can apply labels and comments to issues using gh CLI or REST API. The workflow supports labeling to reflect status and priority, and allows commenting directly on issues to automate triage routing and communication.

What are the limitations of using REST API for GitHub issue triage?▼

GitHub issue triage via REST API requires explicit repository references and valid access tokens. Without a local git repository context or proper authentication, the API cannot perform actions like creating, labeling, or assigning issues.

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