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issue-duplicate-detection

Search GitHub issues and assess similarity to detect duplicates.

8|2|Updated Jan 15, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#github#cli#issues#bug tracking#duplicates
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bradtaylorsf/alphaagent-team --skill issue-duplicate-detection
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: issue-duplicate-detection
Source: https://github.com/bradtaylorsf/alphaagent-team/tree/main/plugins/aai-pm-github/skills/issue-duplicate-detection
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bradtaylorsf/alphaagent-team --skill issue-duplicate-detection

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps prevent the creation of duplicate GitHub issues by searching for similar existing issues before a new one is submitted.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intelligent Search: Utilizes gh CLI commands to search open and closed issues based on keywords, titles, bodies, labels, and authors.
  • Similarity Assessment: Provides a framework to categorize potential duplicates as high, medium, or low similarity.
  • Actionable Guidance: Offers clear steps on how to handle duplicates, including commenting on existing issues or linking related ones.
  • Use Case: Before filing a bug report, use this skill to ensure the issue hasn't already been reported, saving developer time and consolidating feedback.

Quick Start

Search for existing GitHub issues related to 'login error' before creating a new one.

Frequently Asked Questions about issue-duplicate-detection

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check for duplicate GitHub issues before filing a new bug report?▼

To check for duplicate GitHub issues before filing, you can search existing open and closed issues using the GitHub CLI. This skill automates searching and analyzes similarity to prevent redundant reports and consolidate discussions.

Does duplicate issue detection work with the GitHub CLI for searching closed issues?▼

Yes, duplicate issue detection works with the GitHub CLI to search both open and closed issues. It uses gh CLI commands to query issues based on keywords, titles, bodies, labels, and authors to find potential matches.

Do I need to authenticate the GitHub CLI to search for similar existing issues?▼

Yes, you need to authenticate the GitHub CLI to search for similar existing issues. The tool requires gh CLI to be installed and authenticated to perform issue listing and commenting operations for duplicate detection.

How does similarity assessment categorize potential duplicate bug tracking reports?▼

Similarity assessment categorizes potential duplicate bug tracking reports into high, medium, or low similarity levels. This framework helps evaluate search results to determine if an existing issue matches your new report.

What is the best way to handle duplicate GitHub issues after finding them?▼

The best way to handle duplicate GitHub issues after finding them is to comment on the existing issues or link related ones. This skill provides actionable guidance to consolidate feedback rather than creating redundant reports.

Can I search GitHub issues by keywords and authors to prevent duplicate reports?▼

Yes, you can search GitHub issues by keywords and authors to prevent duplicate reports. This skill utilizes gh CLI commands to search based on keywords, titles, bodies, labels, and authors to find similar existing issues.

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