triage-issues

Automate GitHub issue triage with validity, effort, and classification assessments.

2|Updated Jun 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cleanunicorn/agents-library --skill triage-issues-cleanunicorn
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Skill: triage-issues
Source: https://github.com/cleanunicorn/agents-library/tree/main/skills/triage-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cleanunicorn/agents-library --skill triage-issues-cleanunicorn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of triaging GitHub issues by providing code-based insights and automated actions, helping you manage your project's issue tracker more effectively.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Issue Assessment: Triage open issues by reading code and comments to provide validity, effort, and classification assessments.
  • Duplicate Detection: Identify and merge duplicate issues, reducing clutter in your issue tracker.
  • Actionable Recommendations: Recommend actions like labeling, commenting, closing, or fixing issues based on detailed analysis.
  • Customizable Workflows: Apply labels, post comments, close duplicates, and fix easy wins based on user confirmation.
  • Use Case: After merging a pull request, use this Skill to quickly identify and address open issues that need attention, such as fixing minor bugs or updating documentation.

Quick Start

Use the triage-issues skill to analyze and take action on your project's open GitHub issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about triage-issues

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub issue triage using code analysis?

You can automate GitHub issue triage by reading repository code and issue comments to assess validity, estimate effort, and classify issues. This approach automatically identifies duplicates, applies labels, posts comments, and closes duplicate issues to streamline management.

Can I automatically detect and close duplicate GitHub issues?

Yes, you can automatically detect and close duplicate GitHub issues. The triage process analyzes open issues and their comments to identify duplicates, then closes them and merges the information to reduce clutter in your issue tracker.

Do I need the gh CLI to manage and prioritize GitHub issues?

Yes, you need the gh CLI installed and access to the GitHub repository to manage and prioritize issues. The CLI dependency is required for reading code, applying labels, posting comments, and executing automated actions within your repository.

What's the best way to classify open issues by effort and validity?

The best way to classify open issues by effort and validity is using code-based insights. By analyzing the repository code alongside issue comments, you receive automated assessments for validity, required effort, and classification to recommend actionable next steps.

How do I fix easy wins identified during GitHub issue triage?

You can fix easy wins identified during GitHub issue triage through automated recommendations based on code analysis. The workflow proposes fixes for minor bugs or documentation updates and applies them only after receiving your explicit user confirmation.