How does this skill improve the quality of GitHub issues?

It enforces a mandatory research phase where Claude explores the codebase to find specific file paths and code snippets, ensuring the issue has all the context needed for implementation.

Why are acceptance criteria included in every issue?

Acceptance criteria provide a clear, testable definition of done, which reduces ambiguity and helps developers know exactly when a task is considered complete.

Can it add issues to specific GitHub Projects?

Yes, it includes a workflow step to edit the newly created issue and assign it to a specific GitHub Project by name.

Does it support custom repository labels?

Yes, the skill uses the GitHub CLI to fetch your repository's specific label list before applying them, ensuring it stays consistent with your team's existing conventions.

What triggers the GitHub Issue Creator skill?

It is automatically triggered by common phrases such as 'new issue', 'create issue', 'file bug', or 'gh issue' within the Claude Code environment.

GitHub Issue Creator

Name: GitHub Issue Creator
Author: StirlingMarketingGroup

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Collaboration Tools

Standardizes the creation of well-documented GitHub issues through automated codebase research and structured markdown templates.

The GitHub Issue Creator skill transforms how teams manage their backlog by ensuring every bug report and feature request is backed by technical research. It guides Claude to analyze the codebase for specific file paths, code snippets, and relevant logic before drafting an issue, resulting in highly actionable tickets. By automating the integration with the GitHub CLI, it handles everything from structured formatting and acceptance criteria to label discovery and project assignment, reducing the administrative burden on developers and improving project clarity.

Key Features

018 GitHub stars

02Automated codebase research to find relevant file paths and line numbers

03Smart label discovery and application using the GitHub CLI

04Structured issue templates including technical notes and acceptance criteria

05Standardized priority assignment based on technical impact

06Direct integration with GitHub Projects for streamlined workflow

Use Cases

01Standardizing repository maintenance tasks to ensure consistent labeling and documentation

02Drafting complex feature requests with clear technical requirements and acceptance criteria

03Generating detailed bug reports that include specific code references and reproduction steps

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add stirlingmarketinggroup/marlin creating-github-issues

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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