triage

Manage project issue triage with role-based categorization and state transitions.

1|Updated Jun 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jchildree/The-QUESTION --skill triage-jchildree
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: triage
Source: https://github.com/jchildree/The-QUESTION/tree/main/.agents/skills/triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jchildree/The-QUESTION --skill triage-jchildree

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines the process of managing issue workflows in a project, ensuring issues are properly categorized and prioritized.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Triage: Facilitates the triage of issues through a state machine driven by triage roles.
  • Role-Based Workflow: Supports various roles like 'bug', 'enhancement', and 'state' roles for categorization and state management.
  • Issue Tracking: Provides tools to move issues through a state machine of roles and states, from 'needs-triage' to 'wontfix'.

Quick Start

Use the /triage command to initiate triage and follow the prompts to categorize and manage issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about triage

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

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How does state machine issue tracking work for project workflows?

State machine issue tracking manages project workflows by moving issues through defined states and role-based categorizations, transitioning items from initial triage to final resolutions like wontfix.

What is the best way to structure issue triage for software development?

The best way to structure issue triage is applying role-based categorization for bugs and enhancements, driving issues through a state machine from needs-triage to final resolution states.

Can I categorize bugs and enhancements using workflow management roles?

Yes, you can categorize bugs and enhancements using specific workflow management roles, applying state transitions to properly prioritize and route issues through the project lifecycle.

How do I move project issues from needs-triage to wontfix?

You move project issues from needs-triage to wontfix by initiating a structured triage process, applying role-based categorization to transition issues through the defined state machine.

Do I need any dependencies to set up issue workflow management?

No dependencies are required to set up issue workflow management, as the triage system operates independently using internal scripts and references to manage state transitions.