Does it automatically merge the code changes?

No, the skill's primary goal is delivery to the PR stage. It creates or updates the Pull Request and provides a summary, leaving the final review and merge to the user.

What is required to use the GitHub Issue Solver skill?

You need the GitHub (gh) CLI authenticated on your machine and a GITHUB_TOKEN with read-write permissions for both issues and pull requests.

How does it handle branch naming?

The skill uses deterministic branch naming, typically following patterns like feature/issue-number or fix/issue-number, to maintain repository organization.

How does it ensure the fix is correct?

The skill is designed to run verification commands before publishing and generates a summary.md detailing the tests performed and their outcomes.

Can it work without the ghx tool?

Yes, while the skill prefers ghx for enhanced context collection, it includes a fallback to the standard gh CLI to ensure compatibility.

GitHub Issue Solver

Name: GitHub Issue Solver
Author: holon-run

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates the end-to-end process of solving GitHub issues by implementing code changes and publishing verified pull requests.

The GitHub Issue Solver skill enables Claude to function as an autonomous coding agent that transforms GitHub issue references into production-ready patches. It handles the entire task lifecycle—from gathering deep context via issue discussions to implementing targeted code changes, performing verification, and ultimately publishing a pull request. By leveraging the gh and ghx CLIs, it ensures that every contribution is deterministic, documented with a comprehensive summary, and adheres to repository standards, allowing developers to turn issues into PRs without manual babysitting.

Key Features

01Automated code implementation based on specific acceptance criteria

02Mandatory Pull Request creation with automated body generation

03Context-aware issue analysis using ghx for deep repo insights

0476 GitHub stars

05Standardized execution manifests and verification summaries

06Deterministic branch management and remote synchronization

Use Cases

01Integrating autonomous patch generation into CI/CD pipelines for rapid delivery

02Automating routine bug fixes and small feature requests directly from a GitHub issue backlog

03Scaling open-source maintenance by offloading initial implementations to an AI coding agent

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add holon-run/holon github-issue-solve

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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