issue-fetcher

Fetch and summarize GitHub issues with metadata into Markdown.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rollercoaster-dev/monorepo --skill issue-fetcher
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Skill: issue-fetcher
Source: https://github.com/rollercoaster-dev/monorepo/tree/main/.claude/skills/issue-fetcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rollercoaster-dev/monorepo --skill issue-fetcher

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams quickly access issue details, blockers, and dependencies without manual sifting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fetch a single issue: Retrieve title, body, state, labels, milestone, and assignees.
  • List issues: List open issues, by milestone, or by label.
  • Identify dependencies: Look for phrases like 'depends on' or 'blocks' in issue bodies.

Quick Start

Fetch details for issue #X: gh issue view 42 --json title,body,state,labels,milestone,assignees

Frequently Asked Questions about issue-fetcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch and summarize GitHub issues from my monorepo?

Fetch GitHub issues using the gh CLI with JSON output to extract title, body, state, labels, milestone, and assignees fields. Parse the results with jq and format as Markdown to quickly review issue details, blockers, and dependencies without manual sifting.

Can I list GitHub issues by milestone or label?

Yes. Use gh issue list with filtering options to retrieve issues by milestone or label, then format the output as Markdown. This lets you organize and review sprint progress or categorized issue sets.

How do I identify dependencies and blockers in GitHub issues?

Scan issue bodies for phrases like 'depends on' or 'blocks' using grep or jq. This reveals dependency chains and blocker relationships across issues, helping teams understand which tasks are gated by others.

What's the fastest way to retrieve a single GitHub issue's details?

Run gh issue view with the issue number and specify JSON fields for title, body, state, labels, milestone, and assignees. Output formats instantly as structured data for review or downstream processing.

Do I need any special setup to access GitHub issues programmatically?

You need the gh CLI installed and authenticated to your GitHub account or repository. The Skill uses read-only Bash, grep, and jq operations to fetch and parse issue data without additional dependencies.