triage

Automate GitHub issue triage and metadata maintenance with JSON output.

Updated Apr 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/saitoco/wholework --skill triage-saitoco
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Skill: triage
Source: https://github.com/saitoco/wholework/tree/main/skills/triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/saitoco/wholework --skill triage-saitoco

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates issue metadata maintenance and triage to speed up backlog processing, ensure consistent labeling, and reduce manual toil.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Title normalization: standardizes issue titles for better search and organization.
  • Type and priority assignment: automatically identifies Bug / Feature / Task and assigns priority, with optional backlog analysis.
  • Size and Value estimation: predicts effort sizing and value scores to inform prioritization.
  • Duplicate and backlog workflows: supports bulk backlog processing, backlog filtering, and integrated triage actions.

Quick Start

Run the triage skill on a specific issue like /triage 123 to normalize the title, assign type and priority, estimate size and value, and add the triaged label.

Frequently Asked Questions about triage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub issue triage for my backlog?

You can automate issue triage by running a command like /triage 123 to normalize titles, assign type and priority, estimate size and value, and add a triaged label. It handles both single-issue and bulk backlog scenarios via gh and GraphQL.

Can I assign priority and size to multiple GitHub issues at once?

Yes, bulk backlog processing allows you to assign priority and size to multiple GitHub issues simultaneously. The workflow supports backlog filtering, duplicate detection, and entire project-field integration for scaled metadata maintenance.

What is the best way to standardize GitHub issue titles for project management?

Standardizing GitHub issue titles is achieved through title normalization, which automatically formats entries for better search and organization. This ensures consistent metadata across the project backlog.

Does this triage workflow support duplicate detection and backlog filtering?

Yes, the triage workflow supports duplicate detection and backlog filtering. These features are integrated into bulk backlog processing scenarios to help manage and clean up existing GitHub project fields efficiently.

Do I need to use GraphQL or gh CLI calls to update issues with this automation?

Yes, the automation satisfies operational requirements to update issues via gh and GraphQL calls. It executes scripts and provides a structured JSON output for downstream automation, ensuring seamless metadata maintenance.