triage

Automate issue triage by categorizing and prioritizing issues in GitHub trackers.

Updated Mar 9, 2026

Search Tags:#issue tracker #issue triage #state machine #role-based #issue categorization

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/sebc-dev/prosperity --skill triage-sebc-dev

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Skill: triage
Source: https://github.com/sebc-dev/prosperity/tree/main/.claude/skills/triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sebc-dev/prosperity --skill triage-sebc-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the triage process for issues within an issue tracker, saving time and ensuring a consistent workflow for handling bugs and feature requests.

Core Features & Use Cases

State Machine Automation: Automates the transition of issues through a defined state machine, reducing manual overhead.
Role-Based Workflows: Categorizes issues based on roles such as 'bug' and 'enhancement', and states like 'needs-triage' or 'ready-for-agent'.
Durable Briefs: Generates and manages agent briefs that are robust and adaptable to code changes over time.

Quick Start

Use the /triage command with specific issue references to triage and categorize issues in the project's issue tracker.

Frequently Asked Questions about triage

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

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How do I automate issue triage in GitHub to categorize and prioritize bugs?▼

Automating issue triage uses a state machine to categorize and prioritize issues in your tracker, transitioning states like 'needs-triage' to 'ready-for-agent' based on predefined roles and workflows.

Can I use role-based workflows to transition issues through a state machine?▼

Role-based workflows drive issue state transitions by categorizing issues into roles such as 'bug' or 'enhancement', automating the movement through predefined states to reduce manual overhead.

What is the best way to streamline issue categorization for feature requests and bugs?▼

Streamlining issue categorization is best achieved by automating the triage process with a structured state machine, ensuring consistent workflow handling for bugs and feature requests.

Does issue triage automation work with labeled issue tracking on similar platforms?▼

Issue triage automation is optimized for environments using GitHub or similar platforms with labeled issue tracking, supporting state transitions driven by predefined roles and workflows.

How do I generate durable agent briefs when triaging issues?▼

Generating durable agent briefs happens during the triage process, producing robust and adaptable briefs that remain valid as code changes over time.

Why should I use a state machine for issue triage instead of manual tracking?▼

Using a state machine for issue triage automates state transitions and reduces manual overhead, ensuring a consistent workflow for handling bugs and feature requests across the project.