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github-issues

Search GitHub issues via gh CLI with web fallback and filters.

24|3|Updated Jan 24, 2026
Search Tags:#troubleshooting#github#search#issues#bugs#gh cli
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Prorise-cool/prorise-claude-skills --skill github-issues-prorise-cool
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/Prorise-cool/prorise-claude-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/devops-specialist/references/domains/github-platform/core/github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Prorise-cool/prorise-claude-skills --skill github-issues-prorise-cool

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of finding and managing GitHub issues, helping users quickly troubleshoot errors, track bugs, and discover workarounds without manual searching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • GitHub CLI Integration: Leverages the gh CLI for fast, direct access to GitHub issue data.
  • Web Fallback: Automatically uses web-based search methods if gh is unavailable.
  • Filtering: Supports filtering issues by labels, state (open/closed), assignees, and authors.
  • Use Case: When encountering an error message, use this Skill to search GitHub issues for the error string to see if it's a known problem and find potential solutions or workarounds.

Quick Start

Search for open issues related to 'authentication' in the 'owner/repo' repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-issues

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search GitHub issues for an error message to find known bugs?▼

To search GitHub issues for an error message, use full-text search to match the error string. This helps quickly identify known bugs, track feature requests, and find workarounds without manual repository browsing.

Can I filter GitHub issues by labels, state, and assignees using the gh CLI?▼

Yes, you can filter GitHub issues by labels, state, assignees, and authors using the gh CLI. This allows efficient issue discovery and troubleshooting by narrowing down specific issue subsets within repositories.

What is the best way to find existing GitHub issues for troubleshooting?▼

The best way to find existing GitHub issues for troubleshooting is querying repositories with the gh CLI. It provides direct access to issue data and supports full-text search to quickly locate known problems and solutions.

Does searching GitHub issues work if the gh CLI is unavailable?▼

Yes, searching GitHub issues works if the gh CLI is unavailable because the system has a web fallback capability. It automatically uses web-based search methods to ensure you can still discover issues and track bugs.

How do I track open feature requests in a specific GitHub repository?▼

To track open feature requests in a GitHub repository, query issues and filter by the open state and relevant labels. This isolates active feature requests and streamlines issue management without manual searching.

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