Github Issue Triage
Automatically categorizes, labels, and assigns GitHub issues based on content and project context.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add github-issue-triage npx -- -y @trustedskills/github-issue-triage
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-issue-triage": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/github-issue-triage"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The github-issue-triage skill enables AI agents to analyze GitHub issues, categorize them based on severity and type, and suggest appropriate actions such as labeling, assigning, or prioritizing. It helps streamline issue management by providing structured insights into the content of open-source project issues.
When to use it
- When managing a large volume of GitHub issues in an open-source project.
- When trying to identify critical bugs or feature requests from user reports.
- During sprint planning to prioritize issues based on impact and urgency.
- To automate repetitive triage tasks for faster issue resolution.
Key capabilities
- Analyzes natural language text from GitHub issues
- Categorizes issues by type (bug, enhancement, documentation, etc.)
- Identifies severity levels (critical, high, medium, low)
- Suggests labels and actions for efficient issue handling
Example prompts
- "Analyze this GitHub issue and suggest a label and priority."
- "Categorize the following GitHub issue as a bug or feature request."
- "What action should be taken for this GitHub issue based on its content?"
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure that the AI agent has access to the full text of the GitHub issues for accurate analysis.
- While the skill is effective for initial triage, human review is recommended for complex or ambiguous cases.
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