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issue-tracker-github

Manage GitHub Issues and ProjectV2 boards via gh CLI and GraphQL.

1|Updated Jun 24, 2026
Search Tags:#github#issue tracking#sprint management#project boards#gh-cli#pr linking#projectv2
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/eric-sabe/engsys --skill issue-tracker-github-eric-sabe
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: issue-tracker-github
Source: https://github.com/eric-sabe/engsys/tree/main/stacks/tooling/issue-tracker-github/skills/issue-tracker-github
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eric-sabe/engsys --skill issue-tracker-github-eric-sabe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually managing GitHub Issues and ProjectV2 boards is slow, inconsistent, and error-prone, especially for teams that need to follow a shared issue-tracker operation contract across different tracking tools. This skill eliminates that overhead by providing standardized, reliable commands for all common work tracking tasks on GitHub.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full issue lifecycle management: Create, list, view, update, comment on, and close GitHub Issues with proper labeling, assignment, and PR linking to automate work item tracking.
  • ProjectV2 board administration: Create and manage GitHub Projects with custom Phase, Priority, and Owner fields, add issues to boards, query board status grouped by phase, and safely close completed boards.
  • Use case: An engineering team using GitHub for sprint planning can use this skill to automatically file bug reports from test failures, update issue priority based on severity, and link merged PRs to close related work items without manual UI interaction.

Quick Start

Use the issue-tracker-github skill to create a new high-priority bug report for the login page timeout error, add it to the current sprint board assigned to the frontend team lead, and link it to the relevant PR once the fix is merged.

Frequently Asked Questions about issue-tracker-github

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub issue tracking and ProjectV2 board management?▼

Automate GitHub issue tracking by using the gh CLI and GraphQL API to manage issue lifecycles, update ProjectV2 board fields like Priority and Phase, and link merged PRs to close related work items automatically.

Can I link a merged pull request to automatically close a GitHub issue?▼

Yes, you can link a merged pull request to automatically close a GitHub issue. This eliminates manual UI interaction by using standardized commands to tie merged code changes directly to their related work items.

How do I manage GitHub ProjectV2 sprint boards without the web interface?▼

Manage GitHub ProjectV2 sprint boards via the gh CLI by creating projects with custom single-select fields, adding issues, querying board status grouped by phase, and safely closing completed boards to prevent orphaned work items.

What is the best way to standardize bug reporting and sprint planning on GitHub?▼

Standardize bug reporting and sprint planning by applying a shared issue-tracker operation contract through automated commands, ensuring consistent label validation, priority updates, and assignment across engineering teams without manual errors.

Does this GitHub issue automation tool validate labels and board fields?▼

Yes, this GitHub issue automation tool includes guardrails for label validation and ProjectV2 single-select field management. This ensures that issues added to sprint boards maintain data integrity and conform to expected tracking formats.

How do I prevent orphaned work items when closing a GitHub Project board?▼

Prevent orphaned work items when closing a GitHub Project board by using safe board closure guardrails. The automation verifies that linked issues and merged PRs are properly resolved before archiving the ProjectV2 board.

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