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issue-workflow

Manage GitHub issue workflows with gh CLI commands.

1|Updated Dec 26, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#github#comments#issues#follow-ups
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chaoming/ww2-flutter-game --skill issue-workflow
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: issue-workflow
Source: https://github.com/chaoming/ww2-flutter-game/tree/main/.claude/skills/issue-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chaoming/ww2-flutter-game --skill issue-workflow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps manage GitHub issues efficiently by updating status, adding comments, and creating follow-ups as work progresses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Starting Work: Fetch issue details and mark work as in progress.
  • Progress Updates: Post status updates or blockers as comments.
  • Closing & Follow-ups: Close issues when complete and spawn new tasks as needed.
  • Blocker Management: Link blockers to other issues to drive resolution.

Quick Start

Use gh (GitHub CLI) to view an issue, post an in-progress comment, and close when done. Example: gh issue view <n> --repo chaoming/ww2-flutter-game; gh issue comment <n> --body "Started working on this; more details to follow."

Frequently Asked Questions about issue-workflow

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub issue status updates and comments?▼

Automate GitHub issue workflow by using gh issue commands to fetch details, post progress comments, and close issues. This Skill manages status updates, follow-ups, and blocker logging for your repository, reducing manual tracking overhead.

Can I automatically create follow-up issues when closing a GitHub issue?▼

Yes. This Skill closes completed issues with summaries and automatically spawns new follow-up tasks using gh issue create, linking blockers to other issues to drive resolution.

What's the best way to log and track blockers in GitHub issues?▼

Link blockers to other issues through automated comments and follow-up creation. This Skill captures blocker context when work stalls, posting progress updates and creating trackable tasks without manual intervention.

Do I need GitHub CLI installed to use issue workflow automation?▼

Yes. This Skill requires gh (GitHub CLI) to execute issue view, comment, close, and create commands. Ensure you have gh installed and authenticated for your repository before starting.

How does marking work as in-progress help with issue management?▼

Marking work in-progress fetches issue details and posts status comments, signaling to collaborators that a task is active. This prevents duplicate work and creates an audit trail of progress within the issue thread.

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