Why is linking a PR to an issue important?

Linking provides traceability, allows project managers to see implementation status directly on the issue, and enables GitHub's automatic 'closes' functionality when the PR is merged.

Can I customize the PR title and body?

Yes, the skill supports providing custom titles and descriptions while ensuring the mandatory issue link is preserved.

Does this skill require specific software installed?

Yes, it requires the GitHub CLI (gh) to be installed and authenticated on your local machine.

What happens if I forget to push my branch before running this?

The skill includes error handling and a workflow step to push your local branch to the origin and set upstream tracking automatically.

GitHub Linked PR Creator

Name: GitHub Linked PR Creator
Author: HomericIntelligence

byHomericIntelligence

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Collaboration Tools

Creates GitHub pull requests that are automatically linked to specific issues for streamlined project tracking and automation.

The gh-create-pr-linked skill automates the creation of GitHub pull requests while ensuring they are properly connected to existing issues. It utilizes the GitHub CLI to link implementation work directly to project tickets, enforcing best practices like branch naming conventions and upstream tracking. This skill is essential for maintaining a clean development history, enabling automated issue closing upon merge, and providing clear traceability from code changes back to their original requirements.

Key Features

01Automatic issue linking using gh pr create --issue

02Enforced branch naming conventions for better organization

0314 GitHub stars

04Integrated PR status and CI check monitoring

05Guided branch pushing and upstream tracking verification

06Standardized PR title and description templates

Use Cases

01Ensuring automated closing of issues when pull requests are merged.

02Submitting feature implementations that resolve specific project tickets.

03Standardizing the PR submission process across distributed development teams.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add homericintelligence/projectodyssey gh-create-pr-linked

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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