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Triage a samples GitHub issue

Classifies GitHub issues labeled area:samples or referencing the samples directory and routes them via labels and comments.

25|8|Updated Apr 8, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow automation#open source#github#duplicate detection#issue triage#sample management#automated labeling
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/Employee-Self-Service-Agent-Developer-Kit --skill triage-a-samples-github-issue
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Triage a samples GitHub issue
Source: https://github.com/microsoft/Employee-Self-Service-Agent-Developer-Kit/tree/main/.github/agents/skills/triage-sample-issue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/Employee-Self-Service-Agent-Developer-Kit --skill triage-a-samples-github-issue

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the manual, time-consuming work of sorting and prioritizing GitHub issues related to the samples directory, reducing maintainer overhead and ensuring consistent issue handling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Issue Classification: Categorizes sample-related issues into actionable types like new topic requests, fix requests, duplicates, or out-of-scope.
  • Duplicate Detection: Searches open issues to identify overlapping requests and prevent redundant work.
  • Standardized Maintainer Workflows: Applies appropriate labels, posts contextual comments, or hands off actionable issues to downstream skills. Use case: A repository maintainer can use this skill to process a backlog of 20+ area:samples issues in minutes, automatically labeling duplicates and routing new topic requests to the correct team without manual review of each issue.

Quick Start

Use the triage-sample-issue skill to classify the open GitHub issue titled "Add new ISV sample for Contoso" labeled area:samples.

Frequently Asked Questions about Triage a samples GitHub issue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically triage GitHub issues related to sample repositories?▼

Automated GitHub issue triage classifies sample-related issues by applying standardized labels, detecting duplicates, and routing actionable requests to downstream skills for consistent repository maintenance.

What is the best way to detect duplicate sample requests in open source GitHub issues?▼

Duplicate detection for GitHub issues searches open tickets to identify overlapping sample requests, preventing redundant work by applying standardized labels and posting contextual comments on the duplicates.

Can I use automated labeling to categorize new topic and fix requests for my samples directory?▼

Yes, automated issue classification categorizes sample-related GitHub issues into actionable types like new topic requests and fix requests, applying appropriate labels to streamline maintainer workflows.

How does issue triage handle out-of-scope requests for open source sample content?▼

Issue triage handles out-of-scope requests by filtering them out during the classification process, ensuring maintainers only review actionable sample content and reducing manual overhead.

Do I need specific GitHub labels to automate issue triage for sample management?▼

Yes, automated issue triage targets GitHub issues labeled area:samples or referencing the samples directory, requiring these specific labels to trigger classification and routing workflows.

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