| name | pickup-issue |
| description | Pick up a GitHub issue and implement it end-to-end. Reads the issue, creates a branch, implements the fix/feature, verifies, and creates a PR. Examples: 'pickup issue #67', 'work on issue 55', 'grab that issue'. |
Pickup Issue
Full lifecycle: read issue → branch → implement → verify → PR.
Workflow
1. Read the Issue
gh issue view <number> --json title,body,labels,assignees
Understand the requirements fully before writing code. Check for:
- Acceptance criteria
- Referenced files or packages
- Related issues or PRs
2. Assign Yourself
gh issue edit <number> --add-assignee @me
3. Create a Branch
git checkout main && git pull
git checkout -b sam-at-luther/<Issue_title_abbreviated>
Use the issue title (abbreviated) as the branch description.
4. Implement
Follow the implement skill:
- Read existing code first
- Write tests that capture expected behavior
- Make the change
- Format, lint, build, test
5. Verify
Run the verify skill. All CI checks must pass locally.
6. Create PR
Follow the pr skill. In the PR body, reference the issue:
gh pr create --title "Fix/Add <description>" --body "$(cat <<'EOF'
## Summary
<description of changes>
Closes #<issue-number>
## Test plan
- [ ] Tests pass locally
- [ ] Lint passes
🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code)
EOF
)"
Using Closes #<number> will auto-close the issue when the PR is merged.
Key Reminders
- Read the full issue before starting — understand the "why" not just the "what"
- Check if there are related issues or PRs that provide context
- One issue per PR — don't bundle unrelated changes
Checklist
