issues-comment

Append a chronological comment to an issue stored in .issues/*.toml.

Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/glhewett/public-skills --skill issues-comment
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: issues-comment
Source: https://github.com/glhewett/public-skills/tree/main/issues-comment
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/glhewett/public-skills --skill issues-comment

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines adding contextual comments to repository-tracked issues stored as TOML files, removing the need to manually open and edit files for simple annotations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Safe existence checks: Verifies the issue file exists before modifying to avoid accidental file creation.
  • Author and timestamped comments: Appends a [[comments]] TOML block with the current git user email and today's date for auditability.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to capture review notes, status updates, or collaboration comments directly in a repo-based issue tracker without a separate UI.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to add the comment "Starting work on this" to issue 1.

Frequently Asked Questions about issues-comment

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I append comments to a TOML issue file in a git repository?

To append comments to a TOML issue file, this Skill reads the existing .issues/*.toml file, appends a [[comments]] block with the author email and date, and stages the change using git tools for lightweight issue tracking.

What is the best way to add timestamped review notes to repo-based issue tracking?

Adding timestamped review notes to repo-based issue tracking is done by appending a [[comments]] TOML block containing the current git user email and today's date, ensuring auditability without a separate UI.

Can I use this to add status updates to an issue stored as a TOML file?

Yes, you can use this to add status updates to an issue stored as a TOML file by asking it to append a specific comment entry, which it safely validates and writes into the existing issue file structure.

Does this issue comment tool work with any TOML file or only specific issue formats?

This issue comment tool works specifically with repositories that store issues as .issues/*.toml files, performing existence checks before modifying to avoid accidental file creation outside this lightweight tracking format.

How to automate adding chronological comments to git tracked issues?

Automating chronological comments to git tracked issues involves using Glob, Read, Edit, and Bash tools to read the issue TOML, append a dated [[comments]] block with the git user email, and stage the change.

What happens if the issue file does not exist when adding a comment?

If the issue file does not exist when adding a comment, the Skill performs safe existence checks and aborts the modification to avoid accidental file creation, ensuring only valid issue TOML files are updated.