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github-issues

List, create, and close GitHub issues via the REST API.

Updated Feb 18, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#devops#api#github#issues
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/profbernardoj/travelclaw.org --skill github-issues-profbernardoj
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/profbernardoj/travelclaw.org/tree/main/skills/skillguard/test-fixtures/legit-api-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/profbernardoj/travelclaw.org --skill github-issues-profbernardoj

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GitHub issues are scattered across repositories, making triage and collaboration slow. This skill provides a simple programmatic way to list, create, and close issues via the GitHub API, helping teams stay coordinated.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List open issues for a repository.
  • Create new issues with a title and body; optionally apply labels.
  • Close issues programmatically when work is completed. Use Case: A developer wants to audit and manage issues across multiple repos from a single prompt.

Quick Start

Create an issue titled "Bug in login flow" in owner/repo using the GitHub API.

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 creation across multiple repositories?▼

To automate GitHub issue creation across multiple repositories, use the GitHub REST API endpoints like /repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues with Bearer token authorization. This skill programmatically creates new issues with titles, bodies, and optional labels.

What is the best way to list and triage open GitHub issues programmatically?▼

Listing and triaging open GitHub issues programmatically is done via the GitHub REST API. This skill queries repository endpoints using a Bearer token to retrieve and audit open issues across repositories from a single prompt.

Do I need a GITHUB_TOKEN to manage issues via the API?▼

Yes, you need a GITHUB_TOKEN to manage issues via the API. The skill requires a GITHUB_TOKEN set in the environment and uses it for Bearer token authorization when interacting with GitHub REST API endpoints.

Can I close GitHub issues automatically when development work is completed?▼

You can close GitHub issues automatically when development work is completed by sending API requests through this skill. It updates issue states programmatically via the GitHub REST API using Bearer token authorization.

Does this approach work for auditing issues across multiple repos from a single prompt?▼

Yes, this approach works for auditing issues across multiple repos from a single prompt. Designed for software development teams, it uses the GitHub REST API to list, create, and manage issues scattered across different repositories.

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