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suggest-next-issue

Analyze open GitHub issues to recommend the next task for developers.

2|1|Updated Jan 14, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#development#task management#github#prioritization#issues
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cboone/cboone-cc-plugins --skill suggest-next-issue
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: suggest-next-issue
Source: https://github.com/cboone/cboone-cc-plugins/tree/main/plugins/suggest-next-issue/skills/suggest-next-issue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cboone/cboone-cc-plugins --skill suggest-next-issue

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you decide what to work on next by intelligently analyzing your open GitHub issues and recommending the most impactful or relevant tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Prioritization: Ranks open issues based on factors like labels, dependencies, age, and activity.
  • Contextual Analysis: Considers your current work (branches, worktrees) and project goals.
  • Use Case: Feeling overwhelmed by a long list of open issues? Run this Skill to get a clear, prioritized list of what to tackle next, complete with reasoning and suggested next steps.

Quick Start

Use the suggest next issue skill to review all open GitHub issues in the current repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about suggest-next-issue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prioritize open GitHub issues to find the next task to work on?▼

GitHub issue recommenders work best when facing a long backlog of open issues and needing a clear, prioritized list. They are less useful for repositories with very few open issues or when external project goals dictate the immediate work.

How do I prioritize open GitHub issues to find the next task to work on?▼

To prioritize open GitHub issues, you can analyze repository context, current branch state, and project goals. This approach ranks issues based on labels, dependencies, age, and activity to recommend the most relevant next task.

Can I use my current branch state to filter GitHub issues for task management?▼

Yes, GitHub issue prioritization can analyze your current branch state and worktrees alongside project goals. It evaluates open issues using labels, dependencies, and activity to recommend contextually relevant development tasks.

Do I need the GitHub CLI to analyze and recommend development tasks?▼

You need the GitHub CLI (gh) installed to retrieve open issue data for task prioritization. The CLI provides the repository context, labels, and activity metrics required to analyze and rank the next development tasks.

What factors are used to rank GitHub issues for development prioritization?▼

GitHub issue prioritization evaluates dependencies, issue age, labels, and recent activity to rank tasks. It weighs these factors against your current branch context and project goals to recommend the most impactful work.

When should I use an automated issue recommender for GitHub task management?▼

GitHub issue recommenders work best when facing a long backlog of open issues and needing a clear, prioritized list. They are less useful for repositories with very few open issues or when external project goals dictate the immediate work.

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