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github-issues

Automate GitHub issue creation, querying, labeling, assigning, and closing via gh CLI or REST API.

1|1|Updated Apr 25, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#api#github#issues#triage#labels#assignees
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/linfordWu/owls --skill github-issues-linfordwu
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/linfordWu/owls/tree/main/skills/github/github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/linfordWu/owls --skill github-issues-linfordwu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams automate and standardize GitHub issue management, reducing manual triage and repetitive labor.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create, search, triage, label, assign, and close issues using gh or the REST API.
  • Link issues to PRs and manage cross-repo workflows.
  • Use case: a maintainer triages new issues, assigns owners, and cross-references related PRs to accelerate resolution.

Quick Start

Create an initial GitHub issue workflow for my repository.

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 across repositories?▼

Automate GitHub issue triage by creating, querying, labeling, assigning, and closing issues via gh CLI or REST API. This standardizes issue management and reduces manual triage labor across multiple projects.

Can I link issues to pull requests for cross-repo workflows?▼

Yes, you can link issues to pull requests and manage cross-repo workflows. This allows maintainers to cross-reference related PRs and accelerate issue resolution during sprint planning or release readiness checks.

Do I need GitHub authentication to automate issue labeling and assignment?▼

Yes, GitHub authentication is required to automate issue labeling and assignment. You must authenticate using either the gh CLI or personal access tokens to execute REST API calls and manage workflows.

What is the best way to standardize issue triage for sprint planning?▼

Standardize issue triage for sprint planning by using automated workflows to query new issues, apply consistent labels, assign owners, and close resolved tickets via gh commands or REST API calls.

Does this issue management automation work with both gh CLI and REST API?▼

Yes, this issue management automation supports both gh CLI commands and REST API calls. It handles both standalone issues and pull-request-linked workflows using optional templates for common workflows.

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