github-triage

Classify GitHub issues and pull requests via gh CLI and Python scripts.

1|1|Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yunseo-kim/agent-toolbox --skill github-triage-yunseo-kim
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-triage
Source: https://github.com/yunseo-kim/agent-toolbox/tree/main/.agents/skills/github-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yunseo-kim/agent-toolbox --skill github-triage-yunseo-kim

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of managing GitHub issues and pull requests by automatically triaging, classifying, and initiating background analysis for each item, reducing manual overhead for repository maintainers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified Triage: Handles both issues and pull requests with a consistent workflow.
  • Automated Classification: Identifies item types (bug, feature, question, etc.) based on titles, labels, and bodies.
  • Background Analysis: Spawns dedicated subagents for in-depth analysis of each item, ensuring efficient processing.
  • Use Case: When new issues or PRs are opened, this Skill can automatically categorize them, identify potential bugs, answer common questions by searching the codebase, and even recommend merge actions for bugfix PRs, all while maintaining a strict safety baseline.

Quick Start

Use the github-triage skill to triage 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 PR triage?

Automating GitHub issue triage classifies items into questions, bugs, or features and spawns background agents for analysis. This Skill uses gh CLI and Python scripts to fetch, classify, and process repository items automatically.

Can I automatically label GitHub pull requests as bugfixes?

Yes, you can automatically label GitHub pull requests by classifying them as bugfix or other types. The Skill analyzes PR titles, labels, and bodies to identify the item type and applies configurable write actions based on the classification.

What is automated issue classification in GitHub repositories?

Automated issue classification in GitHub repositories categorizes issues into bug, feature, question, or other types based on their titles, labels, and bodies. This process reduces manual overhead for maintainers by streamlining the triage workflow.

Do I need the gh CLI to automate GitHub issue management?

Yes, you need the gh CLI to automate GitHub issue management because this Skill operates via the gh CLI and Python scripts to fetch and process repository items for triage and classification.

Are there safety gates for automated GitHub PR triage actions?

Automated GitHub PR triage actions are governed by strict safety gates and configurable write actions. This ensures that background agents performing in-depth analysis and recommending merge actions do not execute unsafe operations.

How does background analysis work for GitHub issues?

Background analysis for GitHub issues works by spawning dedicated subagents for in-depth analysis of each item. These agents search the codebase to answer common questions and identify potential bugs, ensuring efficient processing without blocking the main workflow.