github:issues

Name: github:issues
Availability: InStock
Author: kagenti

Analyze open GitHub issues for stale, unassigned, and high-priority items.

292|103|Updated Mar 27, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #project management #github #issues #triage #backlog management

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npx skills add https://github.com/kagenti/kagenti --skill github-issues-kagenti

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Skill: github:issues
Source: https://github.com/kagenti/kagenti/tree/main/.claude/skills/github%3Aissues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kagenti/kagenti --skill github-issues-kagenti

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of analyzing and triaging GitHub issues, helping to keep the project backlog clean and prioritized.

Core Features & Use Cases

Identify stale issues: Finds issues that haven't been updated in over 30 days.
Find issues needing attention: Locates issues with no assignee and no comments.
Flag high-priority issues: Lists issues tagged with "priority/critical", "priority/high", or "blocking".
Use Case: Regularly groom your project's issue backlog by identifying stale issues that can be closed and highlighting critical issues that require immediate attention.

Quick Start

Analyze open GitHub issues for stale items and those needing attention.

Frequently Asked Questions about github:issues

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I find stale GitHub issues in my backlog?▼

Find stale GitHub issues by analyzing open items that lack updates for over 30 days. This identifies backlog candidates ready for closure or triage to keep project management streamlined.

What is the best way to triage GitHub issues that need attention?▼

Triage GitHub issues needing attention by locating open items with no assignees and no comments. This flags unaddressed problems so teams can assign owners and initiate discussion.

Can I automatically flag high-priority or blocking GitHub issues?▼

Yes, you can flag high-priority or blocking GitHub issues automatically by listing items tagged with priority/critical, priority/high, or blocking labels. This ensures critical issues receive immediate attention.

Does this GitHub issue grooming require any external dependencies?▼

This GitHub issue grooming requires the GitHub CLI for data retrieval and filtering. There are no other external dependencies needed to analyze and triage your project's open issues.

How do I groom my project backlog using GitHub CLI commands?▼

Groom your project backlog using GitHub CLI commands to retrieve and filter open issues. This identifies stale items for closure and flags critical issues requiring immediate attention.