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issue-tracker-github

Manage GitHub issues and projects using gh CLI commands.

Updated Jan 2, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#task management#github#cli#issues#projects
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SpiceLabsHQ/Reaper --skill issue-tracker-github
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: issue-tracker-github
Source: https://github.com/SpiceLabsHQ/Reaper/tree/main/skills/issue-tracker-github
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SpiceLabsHQ/Reaper --skill issue-tracker-github

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management of GitHub issues and projects by mapping abstract task operations to specific gh CLI commands, enabling efficient workflow tracking and organization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Management: Create, fetch, update, and close GitHub issues.
  • Project Integration: Add issues to GitHub Projects and update their status via custom fields.
  • Hierarchy Management: Link issues as sub-issues of a parent or use tracking issues with task lists as a fallback.
  • Dependency Tracking: Define and query issue dependencies using structured cross-references in issue bodies.
  • Use Case: When planning a new feature, use this Skill to create a parent issue, then generate all the necessary child tasks as individual issues, linking them all together for clear progress tracking within a GitHub Project board.

Quick Start

Use the issue-tracker-github skill to create a new issue with the title "Implement user authentication" and assign it to the "feature:auth" label.

Frequently Asked Questions about issue-tracker-github

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage GitHub issues and projects using the gh CLI?▼

You can manage GitHub issues and projects by mapping abstract task operations to specific gh CLI commands, enabling efficient workflow tracking, issue creation, updating, and closing.

How do I link sub-issues to a parent issue in GitHub?▼

Link sub-issues to a parent issue using the GraphQL API, or use tracking issues with task lists as a fallback to maintain clear hierarchy and progress tracking.

What is the best way to track issue dependencies in GitHub Projects?▼

Track issue dependencies by defining and querying structured cross-references in issue bodies, allowing you to manage task relationships within your GitHub Projects board.

Can I update GitHub Project board status for an issue via command line?▼

Yes, you can add issues to GitHub Projects and update their status via custom fields directly through command line operations mapped to gh CLI commands.

Does this approach support creating parent and child tasks for feature planning?▼

Yes, when planning a feature you can create a parent issue, generate individual child task issues, and link them together for clear progress tracking on a GitHub Project board.

What are the limitations of using tracking issues for GitHub hierarchy management?▼

If native sub-issue linking via the GraphQL API is unavailable, the fallback uses tracking issues with task lists, which may offer less direct hierarchy management than native linking.

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