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github-issues

Manage and triage GitHub issues via gh CLI or REST API.

1|Updated Mar 22, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#issues#triage#labels#pull-requests#assignees
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nelohenriq/hermes-agent-plus --skill github-issues-nelohenriq
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/nelohenriq/hermes-agent-plus/tree/main/skills/github/github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nelohenriq/hermes-agent-plus --skill github-issues-nelohenriq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GitHub issue management across repositories can be tedious, requiring manual triage, labeling, assignee management, and cross-referencing PRs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • View, search, and filter issues and pull requests across repositories with gh CLI first and curl/REST API as fallback.
  • Create, label, assign, comment on, and close issues, and link them to PRs to maintain cross-reference.
  • Use cases include triaging new bugs, assigning owners, and preparing sprint-ready issue sets for release planning.

Quick Start

List open issues in the current repository and filter by a label to begin triaging.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-issues

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I triage and manage GitHub issues across multiple repositories?▼

You can automate GitHub issue triage by viewing, filtering, labeling, and assigning issues from a single interface. It supports creating, commenting on, and linking issues to pull requests across any valid repository context.

What is the best way to assign owners and prepare sprint-ready GitHub issues?▼

The best way to prepare sprint-ready GitHub issues is to use a triage interface that supports filtering by labels, assigning owners, and linking issues to pull requests. This ensures cross-referenced and properly categorized issue sets for release planning.

Do I need GitHub authentication to manage issues and pull requests?▼

Yes, you need GitHub authentication and permission to access issues and pull requests. The tool prefers using the gh CLI and falls back to the REST API, requiring a valid repository context to function properly.

Can I use the gh CLI to filter and label GitHub issues?▼

Yes, you can use the gh CLI to filter, view, and label GitHub issues. The tool uses the gh CLI as its primary method and falls back to curl and the REST API to manage and triage issues across your repositories.

How do I link GitHub issues to pull requests for cross-referencing?▼

You can link GitHub issues to pull requests using the unified management interface to maintain cross-references. This ensures traceability between reported bugs and their corresponding code changes during triage.

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