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read-issue

Fetches GitHub issue details, comments, and linked resources via GitHub CLI.

12|2|Updated Feb 23, 2025
Search Tags:#developer tools#documentation#collaboration#github#issue tracking#context gathering
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/YousefHadder/dotfiles --skill read-issue
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: read-issue
Source: https://github.com/YousefHadder/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/.claude/skills/read-issue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/YousefHadder/dotfiles --skill read-issue

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of understanding GitHub issues by consolidating all relevant information, including the issue itself, its comments, and linked resources, into a single, digestible context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Issue Context: Fetches the issue title, body, state, labels, assignees, and creation date.
  • Comment Aggregation: Retrieves and formats all comments associated with the issue.
  • Linked Resource Identification: Scans for and optionally fetches summaries of linked GitHub issues/PRs and external URLs.
  • Use Case: When investigating a bug report, use this Skill to get a complete picture of the problem, including user feedback, developer discussions, and related documentation, all in one place.

Quick Start

Use the read-issue skill to get the full context for GitHub issue number 42 in the owner/repo repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about read-issue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a full summary of a GitHub issue with all comments and linked resources?▼

To get a full summary of a GitHub issue, this Skill fetches the issue description, formats all comments, and retrieves summaries of linked issues, pull requests, and external URLs into a comprehensive working context.

Can I consolidate GitHub issue context and linked pull requests using the GitHub CLI?▼

Yes, you can consolidate GitHub issue context using the GitHub CLI. This Skill uses the CLI to fetch issue details and then aggregates linked pull requests and external URLs into a single digestible context.

Does this GitHub issue summarization tool require any specific dependencies to run?▼

This GitHub issue summarization tool requires the GitHub CLI (gh) dependency to be installed and authenticated in your environment to fetch issue data and linked resources.

What is the best way to gather working context for GitHub issue analysis and task assignment?▼

The best way to gather working context for GitHub issue analysis is fetching the issue state, labels, assignees, and linked documentation. This Skill consolidates all related information for comprehensive task assignment.

Are there limitations when fetching external URLs linked inside GitHub issue comments?▼

When fetching external URLs linked inside GitHub issue comments, limitations depend on web fetching capabilities and site accessibility. The Skill scans and optionally retrieves summaries of these external resources.

How do I extract issue tracking context like labels and assignees from a GitHub repository?▼

To extract issue tracking context like labels and assignees from a GitHub repository, this Skill fetches the issue title, body, state, creation date, and metadata to provide a complete picture for investigation.

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