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github-issues

Manage GitHub issues via gh CLI and REST API fallback.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#github#issues#triage#labels#rest-api#gh-cli#assignees
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zulumonkeymetallic/bob --skill github-issues-zulumonkeymetallic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/zulumonkeymetallic/bob/tree/main/skills/github/github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zulumonkeymetallic/bob --skill github-issues-zulumonkeymetallic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GitHub issue management across repositories can become tedious when tracking open issues, triage status, labels, assignees, and PR links. This Skill centralizes common workflows for viewing, creating, labeling, assigning, commenting, and closing issues via gh CLI and REST API fallback.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create, view, and manage issues with gh CLI or REST API fallback.
  • Filter, search, and triage issues by labels, assignees, or state across a repo.
  • Use-case: quickly triage incoming bugs by auto-labeling and assigning to the appropriate maintainer.

Quick Start

Audit open GitHub issues across the repository and apply labels, assign owners, and reference PRs as needed.

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 across multiple repositories from the command line?▼

It provides a REST API fallback to manage GitHub issues when the gh CLI is unavailable, ensuring you can still create, search, update, and triage issues across repositories. This fallback handles labeling, assigning, and closing tasks seamlessly.

Can I automatically triage incoming bugs and assign them to maintainers?▼

Yes, you can quickly triage incoming bugs by auto-labeling and assigning issues to the appropriate maintainer using the gh CLI or REST API fallback. This streamlines project management and bug tracking workflows directly from the terminal.

What is the best way to filter and search GitHub issues by labels and assignees?▼

The best way to filter and search GitHub issues by labels, assignees, or state is by using the integrated gh CLI commands provided. This allows you to easily audit open issues and reference linked PRs across your software projects.

Does this approach require the gh CLI to create and update GitHub issues?▼

No, it does not strictly require the gh CLI because a REST API fallback is provided to create, update, and comment on issues. You can manage project management tasks and bug tracking even without the CLI installed.

How do I link GitHub issues to pull requests using the API?▼

You can link GitHub issues to pull requests by updating the issue via the REST API fallback or gh CLI to reference the PR. This maintains traceability between bug fixes, feature requests, and their corresponding code changes.

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