triage

Prioritize and analyze open issues to produce structured triage decisions.

Updated Feb 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ChrisSteinbach/claude-skills --skill triage-chrissteinbach
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: triage
Source: https://github.com/ChrisSteinbach/claude-skills/tree/main/triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChrisSteinbach/claude-skills --skill triage-chrissteinbach

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The triage skill helps teams quickly evaluate open beads by analyzing each issue, presenting an objective assessment, and delivering a recommended course of action.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Per-bead analysis with clearly stated status, priority, and recommended next steps.
  • Scope-aware selection using flags (--blocked, --deferred, --all) or explicit bead IDs to focus triage sessions.
  • Generates actionable decisions (ready to pick up, defer, split, or close) with a concise justification.

Quick Start

Triage the current beads and present a prioritized action plan for the top issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about triage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prioritize open issues to decide which ones to work on next?

Issue prioritization analyzes open issues with flags like --blocked or --deferred to produce structured decisions. It evaluates each issue's status and priority to deliver a recommended course of action for ready-to-pick-up, defer, or close outcomes.

What is the best way to triage deferred or blocked workflow items?

Triage deferred or blocked items by running scope-aware selection with --blocked, --deferred, or --all flags. This retrieves specific issue sets and generates actionable next steps with concise justifications for each evaluated item.

How does structured issue analysis work for fast decision-making?

Structured issue analysis applies per-issue presentation rules to evaluate readiness criteria. It retrieves issues based on scope flags or IDs, assesses priority and status, then outputs recommended decisions to ready, defer, split, or close them.

Can I analyze specific issues by their IDs instead of filtering by status?

Yes, you can analyze specific issues by passing explicit bead IDs as arguments. This bypasses status-based flag filtering and directly retrieves the selected issues for per-issue analysis and recommended action generation.

When do I need structured triage for my workflow decision-making process?

Structured triage is needed when your team must quickly evaluate a backlog of open issues. It provides objective assessments and prioritized action plans, replacing manual review with consistent criteria for deferring, splitting, or closing work.

Are there limitations to using status flags for issue selection during triage?

Status flags like --all, --blocked, and --deferred are limited to predefined scope categories. To evaluate an arbitrary subset of issues outside these scopes, you must explicitly pass their specific bead IDs as arguments for targeted retrieval.