issue-compact

Consolidate a GitHub issue's title, body, and comments into a handoff-ready narrative.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0 --skill issue-compact
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: issue-compact
Source: https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0/tree/main/.claude/skills/issue-compact
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0 --skill issue-compact

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill consolidates a GitHub issue's title, body, and all comments into a single, well-organized handoff-ready narrative, preserving context while removing noise.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Consolidation: Merge the issue thread into a cohesive summary that captures decisions, rationale, blockers, and next steps.
  • Context Preservation: Retains essential context so a new owner can pick up where the discussion left off.
  • Handoff & Reporting: Produces a compact body suitable for pasting into a fresh issue or external notes.

Quick Start

Use the issue-compact skill on an active GitHub issue to generate a compact handoff-ready body.

Frequently Asked Questions about issue-compact

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a long GitHub issue thread for handoff?

To summarize a GitHub issue thread for handoff, you can consolidate the title, body, and comments into a single narrative. This preserves decisions, blockers, and next steps while removing noise for the new owner.

What is the best way to consolidate GitHub issues into a single report?

The best way to consolidate GitHub issues into a single report is to merge the thread into a cohesive summary. This captures essential context, rationale, and next steps, producing a compact body suitable for pasting into a fresh issue.

Can I preserve issue context and decisions when transferring work to a new owner?

Yes, you can preserve issue context and decisions when transferring work by consolidating the entire issue thread. This retains essential context so a new owner can pick up exactly where the previous discussion left off.

Does issue consolidation remove noise from GitHub comment threads?

Issue consolidation removes noise from GitHub comment threads by filtering out irrelevant discussion. It focuses on preserving decisions, rationale, and blockers to create a clean, well-organized handoff-ready narrative.

How do I prepare a compact GitHub issue body for external notes?

To prepare a compact GitHub issue body for external notes, consolidate the issue's title, body, and all comments. This process merges the discussion into a cohesive, handoff-ready summary that captures all critical context.