github-issues-workflow

Generate GitHub issue templates, PR templates, labels, and Claude Code commands for monorepo workflows.

Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/descoped/llm-skills --skill github-issues-workflow
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Skill: github-issues-workflow
Source: https://github.com/descoped/llm-skills/tree/main/skills/github-issues-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/descoped/llm-skills --skill github-issues-workflow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gh, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Bootstrap an issue-driven development workflow for monorepo projects. This skill generates GitHub label setup, issue templates, PR templates, and Claude Code commands to orchestrate the full lifecycle from issue creation to history archiving.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • GitHub Label Setup Script: scripts/github/setup-labels.sh
  • Issue Templates: .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/{default,bug,feature}.md
  • PR Template: .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
  • Claude Code Commands: .claude/commands/{PREFIX}-{issue,start,review,address}.md
  • Self-contained design.md and task.md in .claude/issues/issue-N/ for each issue
  • Archive after PR merge in .claude/history/
  • Supports multiple tech stacks across backends (Rust, Python, Go, Java), frontends (React, Next.js, Svelte v5), mobile (iOS/Android)
  • Phase-driven workflow from gathering project info to post-merge archiving
  • Tech-stacks guidance in references/tech-stacks.md

Quick Start

Run the GitHub workflow bootstrap to generate labels, templates, and Claude commands for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-issues-workflow

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

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How do I automate GitHub issue lifecycles in a monorepo?

You can automate GitHub issue lifecycles in a monorepo by generating standardized labels, issue templates, PR templates, and Claude Code commands that orchestrate the workflow from issue creation to post-merge archiving.

Does this GitHub issue workflow support different tech stacks like Rust and React?

Yes, this GitHub issue workflow supports multiple tech stacks across backends like Rust, Python, Go, and Java, frontends like React, Next.js, and Svelte v5, along with iOS and Android mobile platforms.

What do I need to set up GitHub issue templates and labels with Claude Code?

You need the GitHub CLI (gh) installed to run the bootstrap script, which generates the label setup, issue templates, PR templates, and Claude Code commands required for the issue-driven development workflow.

How does the issue workflow handle archiving after a PR is merged?

The issue workflow handles archiving by moving the self-contained design and task markdown files from the active issue directory into a dedicated history folder after the pull request is merged.

Can I use Claude Code commands to manage GitHub issue phases from start to review?

Yes, Claude Code commands are generated to manage the phase-driven issue workflow, providing specific instructions for starting an issue, reviewing code, addressing feedback, and archiving the completed work.

What is the best way to bootstrap an issue-driven development workflow for GitHub?

The best way to bootstrap an issue-driven development workflow is to run a setup script that automatically generates GitHub labels, issue templates, PR templates, and orchestration commands in one pass.