skills.rest
RedWoodOG
RedWoodOGCOMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
GitHub

github-issues

Create, search, triage, and manage GitHub issues via gh CLI or REST API.

174|23|Updated Apr 3, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#cli#issues#triage#labels#assignees
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RedWoodOG/Hermes-Desktop --skill github-issues-redwoodog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/RedWoodOG/Hermes-Desktop/tree/main/skills/github/github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RedWoodOG/Hermes-Desktop --skill github-issues-redwoodog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Managing GitHub issues across multiple repos and interfaces is time consuming and error-prone; this Skill provides a unified CLI-driven workflow to create, search, triage, label, assign, comment, and close issues using gh or curl.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • View and search issues across repos with gh or the REST API.
  • Create, label, assign, and comment on issues; close or reopen as needed.
  • Quick triage using templates for bug reports and feature requests; link issues to PRs.
  • Use cases: incident response, feature planning, and backlog grooming from the terminal.

Quick Start

Create a new GitHub issue in the current repository with a title and description.

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 from the terminal?▼

You can manage GitHub issues from the terminal by using the gh CLI or a curl-based REST API fallback to create, search, label, assign, comment on, and close issues across multiple repositories.

Can I use curl to create and triage GitHub issues?▼

Yes, you can use curl to interact with the GitHub REST API for creating and triaging issues, serving as a fallback when the gh CLI is unavailable or unsupported in your environment.

What is the best way to automate GitHub issue triage and labeling?▼

Automating GitHub issue triage and labeling is best done through a unified CLI workflow that applies templates for bug reports and feature requests, assigns users, and links issues to pull requests.

Does this workflow support linking GitHub issues to pull requests?▼

Yes, the workflow supports linking GitHub issues to pull requests, enabling streamlined incident response, feature planning, and backlog grooming directly from the command line.

How do I create bug report and feature request templates for GitHub issues?▼

You can create bug report and feature request templates for GitHub issues using the provided CLI-driven workflow, which standardizes issue creation for quick triage and consistent backlog management.

What are the limitations of using gh CLI versus the REST API for GitHub issues?▼

Using the gh CLI provides a streamlined interface for GitHub issues but requires installation, whereas the curl-based REST API fallback offers broader compatibility without needing the gh client.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
Open-CuriosityOpen-Curiosity
1.7k

github-issues

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

Official
Intermediate
aroidoaroido

agent-task-manager

Manage GitHub Projects tasks by creating issues, updating statuses, and organizing boards.

Official
Intermediate
OniroHuaverOniroHuaver
30

create-pr

Create a pull request in the warp repository with Git and GitHub CLI.

Community
Intermediate
SethyPagnaSethyPagna

github-issues

Manage GitHub issues via gh or the REST API.

Community
Intermediate