orientation

Analyze GitHub PRs and issues to produce structured summaries and next steps.

1|Updated Oct 19, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/acartine/osterman --skill orientation-acartine
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: orientation
Source: https://github.com/acartine/osterman/tree/main/skills/orientation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/acartine/osterman --skill orientation-acartine

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines triage by producing a concise orientation for PRs and issues, highlighting blockers and recommended actions to move work forward.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated PR/Issue orientation: summarize changes, CI status, and blockers.
  • Dependency and related-work discovery: identify dependencies and related tasks to contextualize work.
  • Actionable next steps: offer concrete steps to unblock progress and align stakeholders.

Quick Start

Ask orientation to analyze a PR or issue to receive a prioritized set of next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about orientation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze a pull request to identify blockers and next steps?

To analyze a pull request, the Skill reviews code changes, CI status, and dependencies to produce a concise orientation and actionable next steps. It uses gh and git to fetch PR data and output a structured summary.

What is the best way to triage GitHub issues with multiple dependencies?

Triage GitHub issues by summarizing changes, CI status, and blockers to contextualize work. The Skill identifies dependencies and related tasks to offer concrete steps to unblock progress.

Can I use this to generate a code review summary for my software project?

Yes, you can generate a code review summary for software projects on GitHub. It analyzes code changes and CI status to produce a structured summary to guide triage and planning.

Do I need git and gh installed to analyze my repository's CI status?

Yes, you need git and gh installed to analyze your repository's CI status. The Skill uses these command-line tools to detect the repository, fetch PR or issue data, and output the summary.

Why does my pull request orientation not show any recommended actions?

A pull request orientation might not show recommended actions if gh cannot fetch the PR data or if there are no detected blockers, CI failures, or dependencies. Ensure your repository is correctly detected.