prioritize-issues

Score and rank open GitHub issues using the RICE framework.

5|Updated Jul 25, 2025

Search Tags:#github #backlog #issues #triage #rice #prioritize

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npx skills add https://github.com/tomzx/agents --skill prioritize-issues-tomzx

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Skill: prioritize-issues
Source: https://github.com/tomzx/agents/tree/main/skills/prioritize-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tomzx/agents --skill prioritize-issues-tomzx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill scores and ranks your GitHub backlog using the RICE framework to help triage issues and focus work on the most valuable items.

Core Features & Use Cases

RICE scoring for issues to determine priority and guide sprint planning.
Reads issue titles, descriptions, and labels from a repository to compute scores and produce a ranked backlog.
Use Case: quickly triage a large backlog and align work with product goals by selecting top-priority issues based on reach, impact, confidence, and effort.

Quick Start

Run the prioritize-issues skill against your repository to score and rank open issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about prioritize-issues

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I prioritize my GitHub backlog using RICE scoring?▼

The skill scores open GitHub issues using the RICE framework by evaluating reach, impact, confidence, and effort. It reads issue titles, descriptions, labels, and milestones to output a ranked backlog for triage.

What is the best way to triage a large backlog of GitHub issues?▼

Triageing a large GitHub backlog is best handled by applying RICE scoring to align work with product goals. The skill evaluates issue metadata to compute scores, helping you quickly select top-priority items for sprint planning.

Do I need the gh CLI to rank GitHub issues by value?▼

Yes, you need the gh CLI installed to read repository issues. You also need a repository identifier in owner/repo format and read access to the project context to successfully calculate RICE scores and rank the backlog.

Can I use RICE scoring for sprint planning with GitHub issues?▼

Yes, RICE scoring for GitHub issues directly guides sprint planning by computing priority based on reach, impact, confidence, and effort. It helps you focus your upcoming sprints on the most valuable items in your backlog.

Does this RICE triage approach use GitHub milestones and labels?▼

Yes, the RICE triage approach treats GitHub issue milestones and labels, alongside titles and descriptions, as input context. These metadata elements are evaluated to determine the final priority score for each open issue.