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pick-next-issue

Fetch and rank open GitHub issues by community engagement.

399|31|Updated Mar 11, 2026
Search Tags:#development#open source#github#prioritization#issues#task selection
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tobihagemann/turbo --skill pick-next-issue
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pick-next-issue
Source: https://github.com/tobihagemann/turbo/tree/main/skills/pick-next-issue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tobihagemann/turbo --skill pick-next-issue

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users identify and select the most relevant and engaging open GitHub issues to work on, streamlining project contribution and development focus.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Ranking: Fetches open GitHub issues and ranks them based on community engagement metrics (reactions and comments).
  • Top Candidate Presentation: Displays the top 3 ranked issues with key details like title, labels, engagement scores, and a snippet of the issue body.
  • Use Case: When a developer wants to contribute to an open-source project but isn't sure where to start, they can use this Skill to quickly see which issues are most popular or have the most discussion.

Quick Start

Use the pick-next-issue skill to find the top 3 most engaging open GitHub issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about pick-next-issue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prioritize which GitHub issues to work on next?▼

To prioritize GitHub issues, fetch open tickets and rank them by community engagement metrics like reactions and comments. This highlights the top three most active issues, helping developers focus on tasks with the highest community impact.

How can I find the most popular open issues in a repository?▼

Find popular open issues by ranking them according to community engagement metrics. The tool evaluates reactions and comments to present the top three candidates, including titles, labels, and body snippets for quick selection.

Do I need the GitHub CLI to rank repository issues?▼

Yes, you need the GitHub CLI to rank repository issues because it provides the authenticated repository access required for issue data retrieval. The tool depends on the CLI to securely fetch open tickets and calculate their engagement scores.

What's the best way to select open source tasks for contribution?▼

Select open source tasks for contribution by ranking open GitHub issues according to community engagement. By evaluating the volume of reactions and comments, contributors can identify the most relevant and impactful issues to start developing.

Can I see issue details when picking the next GitHub issue to fix?▼

Yes, you can see issue details when picking the next GitHub issue to fix. The presentation includes the title, labels, engagement score, and a snippet of the issue body for each of the top three ranked candidates to inform your selection.

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