project-board

Coordinates GitHub Projects, Jira, and YouTrack boards via pluggable scripts.

11|1|Updated Feb 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mindcockpit-ai/cognitive-core --skill project-board-mindcockpit-ai
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Skill: project-board
Source: https://github.com/mindcockpit-ai/cognitive-core/tree/main/core/skills/project-board
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mindcockpit-ai/cognitive-core --skill project-board-mindcockpit-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Teams struggle to coordinate issue lifecycles, sprint planning, and release management when using different tracking systems, leading to fragmented processes and compliance gaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provider‑agnostic board operations: Works with GitHub Projects, Jira, and YouTrack via pluggable scripts.
  • Governance controls: Enforces WIP limits, approval gates, and segregation‑of‑duties for SOX/ISO compliance.
  • Automation hooks: Auto‑creates branches, assigns sprints, and updates status through CI workflows.
  • Metrics & reporting: Generates column counts, sprint progress, and board metrics for stakeholders.

Quick Start

Create a new issue by invoking the project‑board create command with a title, priority, and area.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-board

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

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How do I manage project board issues across GitHub, Jira, and YouTrack simultaneously?

Project board issue tracking across multiple providers is unified through pluggable scripts that standardize issue lifecycles. It uses Bash, the GitHub CLI, curl, and configuration files to communicate with provider APIs and enforce consistent workflow rules across GitHub Projects, Jira, and YouTrack.

Can I enforce WIP limits and approval gates for SOX compliance in issue tracking?

Yes, you can enforce WIP limits, approval gates, and segregation-of-duties for SOX and ISO compliance in issue tracking. The skill applies governance controls across providers to ensure software development teams maintain regulatory compliance during sprint workflows and release coordination.

How do I automate sprint management tasks like branch creation and status updates?

Sprint management automation is handled through CI workflow hooks that auto-create branches, assign sprints, and update issue status. This streamlines issue tracking by linking code changes directly to project board items across GitHub Projects, Jira, and YouTrack.

Do I need the GitHub CLI and Bash to use this project board skill?

Yes, you need Bash, the GitHub CLI (gh), curl, and configuration files to use this project board skill. These dependencies are required to communicate with provider APIs and enforce workflow rules for issue tracking and sprint management across GitHub Projects, Jira, and YouTrack.

What's the best way to generate sprint progress and board metrics for stakeholders?

The best way to generate sprint progress and board metrics is using the skill's built-in reporting features. It generates column counts, sprint progress, and board metrics for stakeholders, providing visibility into issue tracking across multiple providers like GitHub Projects, Jira, and YouTrack.

How do I create a new issue with priority and area in project board tracking?

To create a new issue in project board tracking, invoke the project-board create command with a title, priority, and area. This initiates the issue lifecycle across your configured tracking providers, ensuring unified sprint management and release coordination from the start.