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work-on

Fetch GitHub issue details, post a work comment, and optionally create a branch.

Updated Jan 25, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#collaboration#github#branching#issue#work-on
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Pjpj42/GridRacer --skill work-on
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: work-on
Source: https://github.com/Pjpj42/GridRacer/tree/main/.claude/skills/work-on
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Pjpj42/GridRacer --skill work-on

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This tool automates the initial triage and setup when starting work on a GitHub issue by fetching context, drafting a workflow, and scaffolding collaboration steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fetch Issue Details: Retrieve issue numbers, titles, bodies, labels, milestones, and state to inform next actions.
  • Display Context: Present a readable summary of the issue to the user for informed planning.
  • Add Work Comment: Post a lightweight notification that work on the issue has begun.
  • Suggest Next Steps: Propose actions based on issue labels (bug, feature, task) and related files to review.
  • Optional Branch Creation: Create a dedicated branch following a standardized naming pattern for focused work.

Quick Start

Call the /work-on command with an issue number to begin tracking work on that issue.

Frequently Asked Questions about work-on

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate starting work on a GitHub issue?▼

Automating GitHub issue work involves fetching issue details, posting a comment, suggesting next steps, and optionally creating a branch. This Skill retrieves context like titles and labels to initialize collaboration artifacts and guide your workflow setup.

Can I automatically create a branch from a GitHub issue?▼

Yes, you can automatically create a branch from a GitHub issue. This Skill optionally creates a dedicated branch following a standardized naming pattern based on the fetched issue context, ensuring focused work setup for tasks and bugs.

How does label-based guidance work for GitHub issue triage?▼

Label-based guidance uses GitHub issue labels like bug, feature, or task to propose specific actions and files to review. This Skill analyzes these labels to suggest tailored next steps during your initial issue triage and workflow setup.

What is the best way to notify a team that work on a GitHub issue has started?▼

The best way to notify a team is posting a lightweight comment directly on the GitHub issue. This Skill automates posting a work started notification while displaying issue context to inform your planning and collaboration.

Does this issue workflow automation handle different GitHub issue types?▼

Yes, this issue workflow automation handles different GitHub issue types. It applies to tasks initiated from issues across various labels including bug, feature, and task, retrieving state and milestone data to inform label-based guidance.

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