pr-watch

Monitor GitHub pull requests for state changes and review feedback.

8|1|Updated Mar 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bostonaholic/team --skill pr-watch-bostonaholic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pr-watch
Source: https://github.com/bostonaholic/team/tree/main/skills/pr-watch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bostonaholic/team --skill pr-watch-bostonaholic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the manual overhead of monitoring pull requests for feedback, ensuring that review cycles are handled promptly and consistently without requiring constant human oversight.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bounded Watch Loop: Automatically polls GitHub for PR updates, review comments, and state changes on a controlled cycle for up to 24 hours.
  • Automated Triage: Integrates with existing triage procedures to verify feedback, apply changes, and resolve threads based on confidence thresholds.
  • Use Case: Use this to watch a draft PR, promote it to ready-for-review once the cue is given, and autonomously address non-sensitive review comments until the PR is approved.

Quick Start

Invoke the pr-watch skill by providing the pull request number or URL to begin monitoring the PR for feedback and review updates.

Frequently Asked Questions about pr-watch

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub pull request triage and review monitoring?

To automate GitHub pull request triage, you can use a bounded polling loop to monitor PR state changes and review comments. This mechanism automatically addresses non-sensitive feedback and resolves threads based on predefined confidence gates until approval.

How does automated PR review feedback handling work?

Automated PR review handling works by polling GitHub for review comments on a controlled cycle for up to 24 hours. It integrates with existing triage workflows to verify feedback, apply necessary changes, and resolve threads according to authorization levels and confidence thresholds.

Do I need GitHub CLI set up to monitor pull request state changes?

Yes, you need the GitHub CLI installed and configured to monitor pull request state changes. The automated triage loop requires integration with GitHub CLI and established triage workflows to effectively manage PR lifecycles from draft to final approval.

What is the best way to promote a draft PR to ready-for-review automatically?

The best way to promote a draft PR automatically is to watch the PR using a bounded monitoring loop. Once the specified cue is detected, the automated triage process promotes the PR to ready-for-review and begins resolving subsequent review comments.

How long can an automated PR review loop run?

An automated PR review loop runs on a controlled polling cycle for up to 24 hours. This bounded watch loop ensures continuous monitoring of GitHub PR updates and review feedback without requiring constant human oversight during that period.

When should I avoid using automated workflows for pull request triage?

You should avoid using automated workflows for pull request triage when handling sensitive review comments that require manual intervention. The automated triage mechanism is bounded by predefined confidence gates and authorization levels, meaning complex or sensitive feedback may still need manual resolution.