How does the skill track if an issue is ready?

It uses a specific 'bet marker'—an invisible HTML comment in the issue description—to signify that the task has been shaped and is ready for implementation.

What does it mean to 'shape' a task?

Shaping is the process of defining the boundaries, requirements, and risks of a project before development starts to ensure the team isn't working on vague or impossible tasks.

Does it handle branch creation automatically?

Yes, it includes a dedicated script to create a remote branch tied to the specific issue number once the shaping process is complete.

Can this skill write the actual code for the issue?

No, this skill is strictly dedicated to shaping and triage. It is designed to prepare the task for development, but it does not write, review, or test code.

GitHub Task Shaper

Name: GitHub Task Shaper
Author: u473t8

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Collaboration Tools

Transforms vague project ideas into actionable GitHub issues and structured development branches using a specialized shaping workflow.

GitHub Task Shaper is a strategic workflow tool designed to bridge the gap between abstract concepts and concrete development tasks within GitHub. By following a rigorous triage and shaping process, it ensures that every task is properly scoped and 'pitched' before any code is written. The skill automates the administrative burden of project management by updating issue descriptions, managing status markers, and creating dedicated remote branches, helping teams maintain a high-quality backlog while preventing the premature execution of ill-defined tasks.

Key Features

01Converts high-level ideas into detailed pitches within GitHub issue descriptions.

02Prevents accidental reshaping of tasks that are already in progress or committed.

03Automates the creation of remote development branches linked to specific issues.

04Synchronizes seamlessly with other GitHub skills for commenting and planning.

05Utilizes invisible HTML bet markers to track and protect shaped work status.

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Automating the setup phase of a new task by generating issues and branches simultaneously.

02Refining ambiguous feature requests into technical requirements during triage.

03Standardizing the 'Shape Up' methodology within a GitHub-based development cycle.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add u473t8/learning-app gh-task-shaper

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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