work-issue

Automate GitHub issue workflows from status updates to pull request creation.

Updated Sep 18, 2020
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bitpantry/BitPantry.CommandLine --skill work-issue-bitpantry
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Skill: work-issue
Source: https://github.com/bitpantry/BitPantry.CommandLine/tree/main/.github/skills/work-issue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bitpantry/BitPantry.CommandLine --skill work-issue-bitpantry

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gh, git, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the end-to-end process of handling GitHub issues, including moving issues to 'In Progress', managing branches and pull requests, and summarizing work for review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Issue Workflow: Streamline the workflow from picking up an issue, managing its state, and moving it to 'In Progress'.
  • Branch and PR Management: Create branches and pull requests for issue implementation and ensure they exist for review.
  • Worktree Setup: Set up an isolated worktree for concurrent work on multiple issues.
  • Summary Generation: Generate a structured summary of the work done, including any unresolved review comments.
  • Use Case: Ideal for development teams that need to manage and track the progress of multiple issues in GitHub.

Quick Start

Run the 'work-issue' skill with the GitHub issue number as an argument: work-issue <issue-number>.

Frequently Asked Questions about work-issue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub issue workflow from moving to In Progress to pull request management?

Automating the GitHub issue workflow handles moving issues to In Progress, creating branches, and opening pull requests. Execute the work-issue command with a GitHub issue number to trigger status updates, worktree setup, and PR creation automatically.

What is git worktree isolation for managing multiple GitHub issues concurrently?

Git worktree isolation maintains clean workspaces for managing multiple GitHub issues concurrently. It sets up separate working directories linked to your repository, ensuring that branch changes for one issue do not interfere with another task's implementation.

Do I need GitHub API access and git command-line tools to manage issue branches?

Yes, you need GitHub API access and git command-line execution to manage issue branches and pull requests. These dependencies allow the automation to interact with GitHub statuses, create isolated worktrees, and execute local branch operations.

How to generate a structured summary of GitHub issue work for unresolved review comments?

Generating a structured summary of GitHub issue work tracks implementation progress and unresolved review comments. The automation compiles the work done on the branch into a structured report, highlighting any open feedback for review.

Can I handle follow-up tasks on existing GitHub issues and pull requests?

Yes, you can handle follow-up tasks on existing GitHub issues and pull requests. The workflow supports both initial creation and subsequent updates, ensuring branches and PRs exist and generating progress reports for ongoing implementation tracking.