Select, prepare, and start software development issues from a Linear backlog.
npx skills add https://github.com/jamesc/skills --skill pick-issue-jamesc
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: pick-issue Source: https://github.com/jamesc/skills/tree/main/skills/pick-issue Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jamesc/skills --skill pick-issue-jamesc
This Skill streamlines the process of starting work on the next task from a backlog, ensuring a smooth transition into development.
/pick-issue and the Skill will handle finding the next item, setting up your branch, and updating your task status.Use the pick-issue skill to start working on the next issue from the backlog.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
To automate starting the next Linear issue, you can use a workflow that identifies the task via explicit arguments or backlog queries, validates the current state, creates a git feature branch, and updates the Linear status.
Checking for uncommitted changes before switching to a new git branch requires pre-flight validation to ensure the working tree is clean, preventing data loss and maintaining a smooth development workflow transition.
Yes, you can use git worktree names to identify which issue to start, as the issue selection process supports identification through explicit arguments, worktree names, or direct Linear backlog queries.
The best way to manage git branching for a new task is to automate feature branch creation based on issue details, ensuring the branch aligns with the specific development workflow and issue tracking context.
Yes, the issue tracking workflow updates your Linear task status automatically as part of the workflow integration, transitioning the issue state and generating todo lists to guide implementation.
Starting a new issue requires validating issue state and pre-flight checks to confirm the working tree is clean and the selected backlog item is ready, preventing conflicts and ensuring a smooth transition into development.
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