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github-kanban

Create GitHub Projects Kanban boards and assign open issues to Todo.

Updated Apr 18, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#cli#kanban#project-management#issue-management#github-projects
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ischung/go-sdlc-gan --skill github-kanban
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agentâ–¼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-kanban
Source: https://github.com/ischung/go-sdlc-gan/tree/main/github-kanban-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ischung/go-sdlc-gan --skill github-kanban

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

GitHub Projects Kanban boards are tedious to set up and keep in sync with issues; this skill automates board creation and issue assignment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Kanban board creation with Todo/In Progress/Review/Done columns
  • Bulk open-issue assignment to Todo
  • Status reporting with project URL and per-column counts
  • Claude Code slash commands: /kanban-create, /kanban-add-issues, /kanban-status

Quick Start

Install the skill and run /kanban-create to initialize a board for your repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-kanban

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate creating a GitHub Projects Kanban board and assigning open issues?â–¼

You can automate GitHub Kanban board creation by running the /kanban-create command, which sets up Todo, In Progress, Review, and Done columns and bulk-assigns open issues to Todo using GraphQL and REST commands.

What's the best way to organize existing repository issues into a Kanban board automatically?â–¼

Automating issue organization into a Kanban board is handled by the /kanban-add-issues command, which bulk-assigns your repository's current open issues directly to the Todo column for immediate triage.

Do I need gh CLI and jq to automate GitHub Projects Kanban automation?â–¼

Yes, you need gh CLI and jq installed along with GitHub authentication to automate GitHub Projects Kanban setup, because the skill relies on gh for GraphQL field configuration and REST commands for adding items.

Can I get a status summary and shareable URL for my GitHub Kanban board?â–¼

You can generate a status summary with per-column issue counts and a shareable project URL by running the /kanban-status command after your GitHub Kanban board is created and populated.

Does GitHub Kanban automation support custom columns beyond Todo, In Progress, Review, and Done?â–¼

The automation creates a fixed set of columns: Todo, In Progress, Review, and Done. It does not currently support customizing these column names during the GitHub Projects board creation process.

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