| name | github-issue |
| description | Manage GitHub issues - fetch details, update descriptions, add comments, close issues. Use when working with GitHub issues, reviewing issue status, or tracking implementation progress. |
| allowed-tools | Bash(gh:*), Read, Write |
GitHub Issue Management
Manage GitHub issues via gh CLI.
Core Commands
gh issue view <number> --json number,title,body,state,labels,comments
gh issue edit <number> --body "$(cat <<'EOF'
Updated description...
EOF
)"
gh issue comment <number> --body "$(cat <<'EOF'
## Progress Update
**Status:** [analyzing|in_progress|blocked|ready_for_review]
- Point 1
- Point 2
EOF
)"
gh issue close <number> --reason completed
Comment Templates
Implementation Analysis:
## Implementation Analysis
**Already implemented:** [list]
**Test coverage:** [list]
**Still needed:** [list]
Completion Summary:
## Implementation Complete
PR: #<number>
**Changes:** [summary]
**Testing:** [how tested]
Best Practices
- Add comments to track progress
- Use structured format (headers, lists)
- Reference related PRs and issues
- Keep description current with requirements