triage

Enforce structured issue triage workflows with defined roles and states.

4|2|Updated Jun 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/saitarrun/devforge-ai --skill triage-saitarrun
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Skill: triage
Source: https://github.com/saitarrun/devforge-ai/tree/main/skills/issue-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/saitarrun/devforge-ai --skill triage-saitarrun

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates disorganized, inconsistent issue tracking workflows that waste maintainer time and leave bugs, feature requests, and tasks stuck in limbo without clear ownership or next steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured State Machine Workflow: Enforces consistent issue progression through defined triage roles (bug/enhancement categories, needs-triage/ready-for-agent/etc. states) to eliminate ambiguous labeling.
  • Guided Triage Process: Walks maintainers through context gathering, bug reproduction checks, and targeted information requests to resolve unclear issues quickly without redundant work.
  • Use Case: Open source maintainers or dev teams overwhelmed by unlabeled issues can use this Skill to standardize triage, generate ready-to-use agent briefs for AFK agents, and document out-of-scope requests for future reference.

Quick Start

Use the triage skill to pull all unlabeled issues from your project tracker and present them sorted by oldest first for immediate prioritization.

Frequently Asked Questions about triage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I standardize issue triage for unlabeled bug reports and feature requests?

To standardize issue triage, this Skill enforces a structured state machine that progresses issues through defined roles and states, eliminating ambiguous labeling for bug reports and feature requests. It guides maintainers through context gathering to resolve unclear issues quickly.

What is the best way to generate agent briefs from tracked issues?

Generating agent briefs is handled during the guided triage process, which walks maintainers through context gathering and bug reproduction checks to create ready-to-use assignments for AFK agents. This ensures tasks have clear ownership and next steps.

How does a structured state machine workflow improve software maintenance?

A structured state machine workflow improves software maintenance by enforcing consistent issue progression through defined triage roles, such as needs-triage and ready-for-agent states. This prevents bugs and tasks from getting stuck in limbo without clear ownership.

Can I use this triage workflow for open source issue tracking?

Yes, you can use this triage workflow for open source issue tracking. It is designed for open source maintainers overwhelmed by unlabeled issues to standardize triage, verify reproducible bugs, and document out-of-scope requests for future reference.

How do I document out-of-scope requests in an issue tracker?

Documenting out-of-scope requests is achieved through the guided triage process, which categorizes and records these requests for future reference during state machine transitions. This maintains a clean issue tracker by separating actionable tasks from rejected proposals.