pr-triage

Assess GitHub pull request status, identify blockers, and execute workflow actions.

6|Updated Dec 15, 2025

Search Tags:#ci/cd #code review #pull request #workflow automation #github #triage

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npx skills add https://github.com/narthur/dotfiles --skill pr-triage-narthur

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Skill: pr-triage
Source: https://github.com/narthur/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/pr-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/narthur/dotfiles --skill pr-triage-narthur

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you efficiently manage and move forward open pull requests, ensuring that code changes are reviewed, integrated, and deployed without unnecessary delays.

Core Features & Use Cases

Systematic Triage: Works through open PRs one by one, assessing their status.
Blocker Identification: Pinpoints issues like failing CI, merge conflicts, or unresolved feedback.
Action Execution: Facilitates actions such as fixing CI, resolving feedback, requesting reviews, or merging PRs.
Use Case: When you have a backlog of 20 open pull requests, use this Skill to systematically go through each one, identify what's blocking it, and take the necessary steps to get it merged.

Quick Start

Use the pr-triage skill to start reviewing the next unreviewed pull request.

Frequently Asked Questions about pr-triage

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I systematically triage a backlog of open pull requests?▼

To triage open pull requests, you can systematically assess each PR's status to pinpoint blockers like failing CI or merge conflicts, then execute workflow actions to resolve them. This handles backlogs by moving PRs forward without delays.

What is the best way to automate fixing CI issues and resolving merge conflicts on GitHub?▼

Automating GitHub pull request triage involves assessing PR statuses to identify specific blockers like failing CI or merge conflicts, then executing targeted workflow actions to fix CI, resolve conflicts, and merge code.

Do I need the gh CLI to manage pull request workflow automation?▼

Yes, you need the gh CLI installed because this pull request workflow automation requires it to execute GitHub operations, alongside the pr-review-session helper script to manage the triage process.

Can I use this to request reviews for unresolved pull request feedback?▼

Yes, you can use this to manage unresolved pull request feedback by identifying it as a blocker during triage and executing workflow actions like requesting reviews to get the necessary approvals for merging.

How does workflow automation handle a large backlog of 20 open pull requests?▼

Workflow automation handles large backlogs by working through open pull requests one by one, assessing their individual statuses, identifying unique blockers, and taking the necessary steps to get each PR merged.