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issue-triage

Automate Linear issue triage with duplicate detection, staleness checks, and priority validation.

1|Updated Aug 16, 2025
Search Tags:#consensus#linear#staleness#priority#duplicates#issue-triage
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ReefBytes-Owner/Manifest --skill issue-triage-reefbytes-owner
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: issue-triage
Source: https://github.com/ReefBytes-Owner/Manifest/tree/main/configs/claude/skills/issue-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ReefBytes-Owner/Manifest --skill issue-triage-reefbytes-owner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Backlog management for Linear issues: detect duplicates, identify stale items, and validate priority alignment to keep your backlog clean and actionable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Duplicate detection with cross-issue similarity checks and label-based boosts for high-confidence merges.
  • Staleness detection for inactive issues and references, including safety checks around the "planned" label to prevent auto-closure.
  • Priority validation using multi-criteria scoring to surface misalignments and drive corrective actions.
  • Parallel-agent decision workflows for complex or ambiguous triage decisions, with auditable outputs and consensus thresholds.
  • Generate actionable recommendations and an auditable report to guide backlog grooming.

Quick Start

Run /issue-triage [—dry-run] [—close-stale] [—team TEAM] [—priority N] [—limit N] to start triage of Linear issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about issue-triage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Linear issue triage to find duplicate and stale backlog items?▼

Automating Linear issue triage detects duplicates using cross-issue similarity checks, identifies stale issues, and validates priority alignment to keep your backlog clean and actionable.

Can I run a dry-run triage on Linear issues before closing stale tickets?▼

You can run a dry-run triage on Linear issues by passing the --dry-run flag, allowing you to review recommendations and Markdown reports before committing to any stale issue closures.

How does parallel-agent verification work for Linear backlog grooming?▼

Parallel-agent verification for Linear backlog grooming uses consensus scoring across multiple teams and labels to resolve ambiguous triage decisions, outputting auditable JSON audits and Markdown reports.

How do I validate priority alignment for issues across multiple Linear teams?▼

Priority validation uses multi-criteria scoring to surface priority misalignments across Linear teams and labels, generating actionable recommendations to drive corrective backlog grooming actions.

Does the Linear issue triage automation safely handle issues labeled as planned?▼

The triage automation includes safety checks around the planned label to prevent auto-closure, ensuring active or intentionally planned issues are protected during staleness detection runs.

What are the limitations of using automated scripts for Linear issue triage?▼

Automated Linear issue triage requires configured Linear MCP access and depends on consensus thresholds for ambiguous decisions, meaning complex cross-team label overlaps may still need manual review.

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