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start-issue

Load a GitHub issue, create a branch, and generate an implementation plan.

1|1|Updated Jan 16, 2026
Search Tags:#tdd#documentation#github#branching#issues#implementation-plan
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/drillan/mixseek-plus --skill start-issue-drillan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: start-issue
Source: https://github.com/drillan/mixseek-plus/tree/main/.claude/skills/start-issue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/drillan/mixseek-plus --skill start-issue-drillan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns a GitHub issue into a structured implementation kickoff, reducing the time spent manually loading issue details, deciding branch names, and planning the first delivery steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Loading: Reads issue title, body, labels, and state to confirm the work request and detect whether it is open.
  • Branch Creation: Chooses an appropriate branch prefix from labels or keywords, normalizes the issue title, and creates or reuses the branch.
  • Implementation Planning: Extracts requirements, identifies documentation and test impacts, and produces a dependency-ordered plan.
  • Workflow Coordination: Supports documentation-driven development and TDD checkpoints, then posts the final plan back to GitHub.
  • Use Case: A developer receives a new feature request and uses this Skill to create a branch, outline scope, flag affected docs, and prepare tests before coding.

Quick Start

Use the skill to start issue 42, create the branch, and generate an implementation plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about start-issue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a GitHub issue into an implementation plan with a branch?▼

To turn a GitHub issue into an implementation plan, this Skill loads the issue details, generates an appropriate branch name, extracts requirements, and produces a dependency-ordered kickoff plan.

How does branch creation from GitHub issues work?▼

Branch creation from GitHub issues works by reading issue labels and keywords to choose a branch prefix, normalizing the issue title, and automatically creating or reusing the target git branch.

Can I generate a test plan and documentation impact review directly from an issue?▼

Yes, you can generate a test plan and documentation impact review directly from an issue, as the Skill extracts requirements and identifies both testing and documentation needs for TDD workflows.

What happens if I try to start work on a closed or missing GitHub issue?▼

When starting work on a closed or missing GitHub issue, the Skill detects the issue state and provides clear error handling to prevent proceeding with invalid or completed work requests.

Do I need GitHub CLI access to create branches from GitHub issues?▼

Yes, you need GitHub CLI access and git branch management capabilities to load issue data, inspect workflow configurations, and post the final implementation plan back to GitHub.

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