oss-issue-scout

Identify contribution rules and recommend maintainer-friendly GitHub issues.

4|2|Updated Jan 16, 2026

Search Tags:#templates #GitHub #issues #contributing #triage #analyze #maintainer-friendly

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npx skills add https://github.com/PeterFile/my-common-skills --skill oss-issue-scout

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Skill: oss-issue-scout
Source: https://github.com/PeterFile/my-common-skills/tree/main/oss-issue-scout
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PeterFile/my-common-skills --skill oss-issue-scout

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Analyze a user-provided Git repository and GitHub issues to confirm contribution rules (CONTRIBUTING, CLA/DCO, templates) and shortlist high-value, maintainer-friendly issues likely to be accepted.

Core Features & Use Cases

Rule discovery: Detects presence and relevance of CONTRIBUTING.md, CODE_OF_CONDUCT, LICENSE, and issue/PR templates.
Issue triage: Scans open issues and PRs, prioritizes those with good first issue/help wanted labels and clear acceptance criteria.
Recommendation: Produces a concise set of 3-7 candidate issues with links, labels, last activity, and estimated effort.
Use Case: A maintainer triages a new repo and a contributor suggests 5 issues to work on with high likelihood of acceptance.

Quick Start

Provide the repository URL and constraints to begin triaging issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about oss-issue-scout

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I find good first issues to contribute to on GitHub?▼

To find maintainer-friendly GitHub issues, scan the repository for CONTRIBUTING.md and issue templates, then filter open issues by labels like "good first issue" and "help wanted" to shortlist candidates with high acceptance likelihood.

What is the best way to triage GitHub issues for contributions?▼

The best way to triage GitHub issues is to scan open issues and PRs via MCP, prioritizing those with clear acceptance criteria and contribution labels, then outputting a concise list of 3-7 recommended issues with links and estimated effort.

How do I check if a GitHub repository is maintainer-friendly before contributing?▼

Check repository documentation for CONTRIBUTING.md, CODE_OF_CONDUCT, LICENSE, and issue/PR templates. Detecting the presence and relevance of these files confirms contribution rules and indicates a maintainer-friendly environment.

Can I analyze a GitHub repository's contribution rules and issues automatically?▼

Yes, you can analyze a Git repository by providing the URL and constraints. The system reads repository documentation, scans issues and PRs, and outputs a short list of recommended issues with links, labels, and estimated effort.

Does issue triage work for repositories without issue templates or CI signals?▼

Issue triage applies best to repositories with CONTRIBUTING.md, issue templates, and CI signals. Repositories lacking these elements may not yield reliable recommendations for maintainer-friendly issues.