observe

Create and track GitHub Issues from user observations via GitHub CLI.

Updated Jun 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/carllelandtaylor/facto --skill observe-carllelandtaylor
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Skill: observe
Source: https://github.com/carllelandtaylor/facto/tree/main/plugins/facto/skills/observe
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/carllelandtaylor/facto --skill observe-carllelandtaylor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gh, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of capturing product observations, automatically creating GitHub Issues, and managing them for efficient tracking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Observation Capture: Log observations quickly, classifying them as bugs, features, or chores.
  • Issue Creation: Automatically generate and route GitHub Issues, ensuring they are classified correctly.
  • Status Tracking: Monitor Issue statuses through GitHub project integration.

Quick Start

Run /facto:observe in the terminal to capture your observation.

Frequently Asked Questions about observe

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically create GitHub Issues from product observations?

You can automatically create GitHub Issues from product observations by logging your notes and classifying them as bugs, features, or chores. The Skill then generates and routes the issues to GitHub, ensuring they are categorized correctly for tracking.

How does GitHub issue tracking integrate with project status management?

GitHub issue tracking integrates with project status management by monitoring issue statuses through GitHub project integration. This allows you to automatically track the progress of generated issues directly within your existing GitHub workflows.

Do I need the GitHub CLI to automate issue creation and tracking?

Yes, you need the GitHub CLI (gh) installed and authenticated to automate issue creation and tracking. The Skill utilizes this dependency to route observations, generate issues, and manage their status on your GitHub repositories.

What is the best way to log and categorize product observations for GitHub?

The best way to log and categorize product observations for GitHub is to capture your notes and immediately classify them as bugs, features, or chores. This triggers automatic issue generation and applies predefined categorization rules for accurate routing.

Can I use predefined rules to categorize GitHub Issues automatically?

Yes, you can use predefined rules to categorize GitHub Issues automatically. The Skill applies these rules during issue creation based on your initial observation classification, ensuring the generated issues are routed and labeled correctly.

Why are my automatically generated GitHub Issues not tracking status correctly?

If your automatically generated GitHub Issues are not tracking status correctly, it may be due to missing GitHub project integration or an unauthenticated GitHub CLI session. Proper status monitoring requires a valid gh authentication to access and update project boards.