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github-triage

Automate GitHub issue and pull request triage with labeling, validation, and security-gated reviews.

4|1|Updated Feb 25, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#code review#github#pull requests#issues#triage
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/obra/github-triage --skill github-triage
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agentโ–ผ
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-triage
Source: https://github.com/obra/github-triage/tree/main/skills/github-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/obra/github-triage --skill github-triage

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the complex and time-consuming process of triaging GitHub issues and pull requests, ensuring projects are well-organized, validated, and securely reviewed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Labeling: Discovers patterns, proposes taxonomies, creates labels, and tags issues/PRs.
  • Issue Validation: Checks if open issues are still relevant against the codebase.
  • Security-Gated PR Review: Performs security analysis, code review, and local testing before merging PRs.
  • Use Case: A project maintainer can use this Skill to automatically categorize and label hundreds of open issues, validate their current relevance, and then securely review and merge incoming pull requests, significantly reducing manual overhead and improving project health.

Quick Start

Use the github-triage skill to perform a full triage workflow on the current repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-triage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub issue triage for a large backlog?โ–ผ

Automate GitHub issue triage by discovering patterns, proposing label taxonomies, creating labels, and tagging items. This skill validates issue relevance against the current codebase to systematically organize large project backlogs.

Can I perform security-gated pull request reviews automatically?โ–ผ

Perform security-gated pull request reviews by running security analysis, code review, and local testing before merging. This skill automates the entire workflow to ensure secure code integration for incoming pull requests.

How do I validate if open GitHub issues are still relevant to my codebase?โ–ผ

Validate open GitHub issues by automatically checking their relevance against the current codebase. This skill cross-references issue descriptions with repository code to determine if reported problems still exist.

What is the best way to propose and create a label taxonomy for GitHub projects?โ–ผ

Propose and create a label taxonomy by discovering existing patterns in issues and pull requests. This skill systematically analyzes repository items to generate and apply a structured labeling system.

Does this triage workflow handle both issues and pull requests in one process?โ–ผ

Handle both issues and pull requests through a multi-phase triage workflow. This skill manages comprehensive project tasks including automated labeling for issues and security-gated reviews for pull requests.

How do I systematically review and merge pull requests with local testing?โ–ผ

Systematically review and merge pull requests by executing security analysis, code review, and local testing gates. This skill automates these validation steps to ensure secure and verified code integration.

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