github-issues

Manage GitHub issues via the REST API or gh CLI.

3|Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/twjarviszyra-web/hermes-unbound --skill github-issues-twjarviszyra-web
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/twjarviszyra-web/hermes-unbound/tree/main/skills/github/github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/twjarviszyra-web/hermes-unbound --skill github-issues-twjarviszyra-web

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of manually tracking GitHub issues across bug reports, feature requests, and maintenance tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search, list, and view issues by state, label, assignee, or keyword.
  • Create issues from bug reports or feature requests, then add labels, comments, assignments, and closures.
  • Use it to triage a backlog, coordinate fixes with teammates, or link issues to pull requests so merges close work automatically.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to triage the open GitHub issues in this repository and label the highest-priority bugs.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-issues

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I triage GitHub issues automatically using a CLI?

To triage GitHub issues automatically, you can use this Skill to search, filter, label, and assign open bug reports and feature requests via the gh CLI or authenticated REST API calls. It streamlines backlog cleanup by applying labels and assignments directly to repository issues.

Can I create and close GitHub issues from bug reports via the API?

Yes, you can create and close GitHub issues from bug reports via the API. This Skill manages GitHub issues by creating them from bug reports or feature requests, then adding labels, comments, and assignments, and finally closing them through authenticated curl calls against the GitHub REST API.

What is the best way to link GitHub issues to pull requests for automatic closure?

The best way to link GitHub issues to pull requests for automatic closure is using this Skill to coordinate fixes with teammates. It manages issue tracking workflows and links issues to pull requests so that merging the code automatically closes the corresponding issue.

Do I need GitHub authentication to manage repository issue labels and assignments?

Yes, you need GitHub authentication to manage repository issue labels and assignments. This Skill requires GitHub authentication to execute gh CLI commands or authenticated curl calls against the GitHub REST API for creating, searching, labeling, assigning, commenting on, and closing issues.

How do I search and filter GitHub issues by state, assignee, or keyword?

You search and filter GitHub issues by state, assignee, or keyword using this Skill's issue tracking capabilities. It allows you to list and view issues based on specific states, labels, assignees, or keywords to help triage backlogs and coordinate maintenance tasks.

Can I use gh CLI to add comments and labels to existing GitHub issues?

Yes, you can use gh CLI to add comments and labels to existing GitHub issues. This Skill supports applying labels, adding comments, and managing assignments on existing repository issues to facilitate bug tracking, feature intake, and backlog triage workflows.