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github-issues

Create, view, update, and close GitHub issues via CLI or REST API.

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Search Tags:#project management#developer tools#github#issues#triage#bug tracking
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill github-issues-nousresearch
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/github/github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill github-issues-nousresearch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management of GitHub issues, allowing users to create, track, and resolve them efficiently without leaving their terminal.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Creation: Quickly create new GitHub issues with titles, bodies, labels, and assignees.
  • Issue Management: View, update, comment on, close, and reopen existing issues.
  • Triage Workflow: Facilitates a structured process for categorizing and prioritizing incoming issues.
  • Use Case: As a developer, you discover a bug. Use this Skill to create a new issue, assign it to yourself, add a "bug" label, and then later add a comment with your findings.

Quick Start

Use the github-issues skill to create a new issue titled "Fix login bug" with the description "The login page is not redirecting correctly after authentication." and assign it to @me.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-issues

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage GitHub issues directly from the terminal?▼

Manage GitHub issues from the terminal by using this Skill to create, view, update, and close them via the GitHub CLI or REST API without leaving your command line environment.

What is the best way to triage incoming GitHub issues and assign labels?▼

Triage incoming GitHub issues by using this Skill to facilitate a structured process for categorizing, prioritizing, labeling, and assigning issues to team members for streamlined project management.

Do I need GitHub authentication to create issues using the CLI?▼

Yes, GitHub authentication is required to integrate with your git repository context and authorize the CLI or REST API calls needed to create and update issues.

Can I comment on and update existing GitHub issues without switching windows?▼

Yes, you can comment on, update, close, and reopen existing GitHub issues entirely within your terminal using this Skill's CLI and REST API integration features.

How does bug tracking work with git repository context in this workflow?▼

Bug tracking integrates with your local git repository context to automatically associate issue creation, updates, and comments with the relevant codebase using the GitHub CLI.

Are there limitations to updating GitHub issues via the REST API compared to the web interface?▼

This Skill handles standard issue management tasks like updating titles, bodies, labels, and assignees via the REST API, though complex web-only formatting features may be limited.

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