github-triage

Classify GitHub issues and pull requests and take initial actions.

142|14|Updated Feb 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill github-triage-arabelatso
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Skill: github-triage
Source: https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE/tree/main/skills/github-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill github-triage-arabelatso

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of managing GitHub issues and pull requests by automatically classifying, analyzing, and taking initial actions on them, reducing manual overhead for maintainers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified Triage: Handles both issues and pull requests within a repository.
  • Automated Classification: Identifies issue types (Question, Bug, Feature) and PR types (Bugfix, Other).
  • Intelligent Processing: Analyzes content, searches codebase, and determines appropriate actions like commenting, closing, or flagging for human review.
  • Use Case: Automatically triage all open GitHub issues and PRs in a project, identify potential bugs, answer common questions by searching the codebase, and flag PRs that are ready for merging or require further attention.

Quick Start

Run the github-triage skill to process all open issues and pull requests in 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 and pull request triage?

Automate GitHub issue and PR triage by using a script that analyzes item content, searches the codebase for context, and classifies items as questions, bugs, or features to determine appropriate actions. This reduces manual overhead for maintainers.

What is the best way to automatically classify GitHub issues by type?

Automatically classify GitHub issues by running a triage script that analyzes content to identify issue types like Questions, Bugs, and Feature requests, then performs initial actions such as commenting or closing based on the classification.

Do I need the gh CLI to automate pull request processing?

Yes, you need the gh CLI installed to automate pull request processing. The triage script requires the GitHub CLI for repository interaction and codebase analysis to evaluate PRs for merging or flag them for review.

Can I automatically answer GitHub questions by searching the codebase?

Yes, you can answer common questions automatically by searching the codebase. The triage process analyzes issue content and searches the repository for context to provide answers or flag the issue for human review.

How does automated triage evaluate pull requests for merging?

Automated triage evaluates pull requests for merging by analyzing PR content and searching the codebase for context. It identifies PR types like Bugfixes and flags PRs that are ready for merging or require further attention.