issue-triage

Categorize GitHub issues by type and priority for Java projects.

700|137|Updated Jan 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/decebals/claude-code-java --skill issue-triage-decebals
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: issue-triage
Source: https://github.com/decebals/claude-code-java/tree/main/.claude/skills/issue-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/decebals/claude-code-java --skill issue-triage-decebals

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Triage and categorize GitHub issues to reduce backlog, accelerate resolution, and maintain project health for Java repositories.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Categorize issues by type (bug, feature, question) and assign priority labels.
  • Fetch, summarize, and report open issues to inform backlog planning.
  • Integrate with GitHub MCP or gh CLI to automate labeling and workflows.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to triage the last 20 open issues in your repository and suggest labels and priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions about issue-triage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically categorize and prioritize GitHub issues in my backlog?

To categorize and prioritize GitHub issues, the skill fetches open items and applies type labels like bug, feature, or question, alongside priority labels to optimize backlog management.

What is the best way to triage recently updated GitHub issues for a Java project?

Triaging recently updated GitHub issues involves fetching open items, summarizing their content, assigning category labels, and proposing priority levels to maintain Java project health.

Can I use GitHub MCP or gh CLI to automate issue labeling workflows?

Yes, the skill integrates with GitHub MCP or gh CLI to automate the labeling workflow, applying categorization and priority tags directly to your open repository issues.

How do I fetch and summarize open GitHub issues for backlog planning?

Fetching and summarizing open GitHub issues allows you to report on current backlog status, applying categorization labels to inform upcoming development planning and accelerate resolution.

Does issue triage work for regular maintenance backlogs across multiple GitHub repositories?

Yes, issue triage applies to regular maintenance backlogs across GitHub repositories, fetching open issues and proposing labels to reduce overall backlog and maintain project health.

What are the limitations of automated issue triage for Java repositories?

Automated issue triage for Java repositories focuses on labeling and proposing responses for open issues; it requires existing GitHub issues to process and does not close them automatically.