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Implement a state machine to categorize and validate issues for agent assignment.

3|Updated Jun 27, 2026
Search Tags:#methodology#specification#agent workflow#issue management#triage#project governance
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/XinAloha/skills --skill triage-xinaloha
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: triage
Source: https://github.com/XinAloha/skills/tree/main/methodology/triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/XinAloha/skills --skill triage-xinaloha

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the chaos of unorganized project backlogs by providing a structured state machine for issue management, ensuring that every task is clearly defined, categorized, and ready for agent execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Triage: Implements a dual-axis system (Category + Status) to track bugs and enhancements systematically.
  • Agent Brief Generation: Creates durable, high-quality specifications that allow AI agents to work independently without constant human guidance.
  • Knowledge Persistence: Integrates with an out-of-scope knowledge base to prevent redundant discussions and maintain institutional memory.

Quick Start

Invoke the triage skill to analyze the current issue list and recommend the next status for each pending item.

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 an autonomous agent workflow?▼

Agent briefs are durable specifications designed to let autonomous agents work independently without constant human guidance. They are generated during the issue triage process after tasks are categorized and validated against project constraints.

How do I prevent redundant feature requests in project governance?▼

You prevent redundant feature requests by integrating with an out-of-scope knowledge base during issue triage. This maintains institutional memory and stops unorganized project backlogs from generating duplicate enhancement discussions.

What's the best way to track bugs and enhancements systematically?▼

The best way to track bugs and enhancements systematically is using a dual-axis category and status state machine. This ensures every task is clearly defined, categorized, and validated before autonomous agents begin execution.

Does issue triage work without dependencies for project governance?▼

Issue triage works without dependencies because it operates as a standalone methodology to analyze your current issue list and recommend the next status for pending items. It standardizes task validation to prevent unorganized project backlogs.

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