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read-issues

List, filter, and download GitHub issues with images via GitHub CLI.

94|11|Updated Feb 8, 2026
Search Tags:#developer tools#documentation#github#code management#issues#bug tracking
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thefrederiksen/cc-director --skill read-issues
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: read-issues
Source: https://github.com/thefrederiksen/cc-director/tree/main/.claude/skills/read-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thefrederiksen/cc-director --skill read-issues

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of reviewing and selecting GitHub issues by providing a way to list, filter, and download all relevant content, including images, for an agent to work on.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Listing and Filtering: View open issues, filter by labels, or search using keywords.
  • Detailed Issue Fetching: Download the full issue body, comments, and metadata.
  • Image Downloading: Automatically extracts and downloads images linked within issues and comments.
  • Use Case: When a developer needs to tackle a bug, they can use this Skill to quickly find, review the details of, and download all associated information for a specific bug report.

Quick Start

Use the read-issues skill to list all open GitHub issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about read-issues

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download GitHub issues with images for agentic processing?▼

To download GitHub issues with images, you can use this Skill to fetch the full issue body, comments, and metadata, while automatically extracting and downloading linked images to ensure visual context is available for the agent.

Can I filter GitHub issues by label or search query before downloading?▼

Yes, you can filter GitHub issues by label or search query. The Skill supports listing open issues and allows issue selection by number, label, or keyword search to streamline the review process.

Do I need the GitHub CLI to browse and download issue content?▼

Yes, you need the GitHub CLI installed because the Skill utilizes it for all operations, including listing, filtering, and downloading the full content of GitHub issues and associated images.

What is the best way to fetch bug tracking details and comments from GitHub?▼

The best way to fetch bug tracking details is using this Skill to download the complete issue content, including the full body, comments, and metadata, ensuring agents have all relevant information to tackle the bug.

Why does an agent need images downloaded from GitHub issues?▼

Downloading images from GitHub issues is required to ensure visual context is available to the agent, allowing it to process screenshots or diagrams linked within the issue body and comments effectively.

Are there limitations to listing open issues with this Skill?▼

The Skill lists and filters open GitHub issues using the GitHub CLI. It focuses on downloading full issue content and associated images, but does not modify issue states or close issues directly.

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