| name | github-issues |
| description | Create, update, and manage GitHub issues using MCP tools. Use this skill when users want to create bug reports, feature requests, or task issues, update existing issues, add labels/assignees/milestones, or manage issue workflows. Triggers on requests like "create an issue", "file a bug", "request a feature", "update issue X", or any GitHub issue management task. |
GitHub Issues
Manage GitHub issues using the @modelcontextprotocol/server-github MCP server.
Available MCP Tools
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|
mcp__github__create_issue | Create new issues |
mcp__github__update_issue | Update existing issues |
mcp__github__get_issue | Fetch issue details |
mcp__github__search_issues | Search issues |
mcp__github__add_issue_comment | Add comments |
mcp__github__list_issues | List repository issues |
Workflow
- Determine action: Create, update, or query?
- Gather context: Get repo info, existing labels, milestones if needed
- Structure content: Use appropriate template from references/templates.md
- Execute: Call the appropriate MCP tool
- Confirm: Report the issue URL to user
Creating Issues
Required Parameters
owner: repository owner (org or user)
repo: repository name
title: clear, actionable title
body: structured markdown content
Optional Parameters
labels: ["bug", "enhancement", "documentation", ...]
assignees: ["username1", "username2"]
milestone: milestone number (integer)
Title Guidelines
- Start with type prefix when useful:
[Bug], [Feature], [Docs]
- Be specific and actionable
- Keep under 72 characters
- Examples:
[Bug] Login fails with SSO enabled[Feature] Add dark mode supportAdd unit tests for auth module
Body Structure
Always use the templates in references/templates.md. Choose based on issue type:
| User Request | Template |
|---|
| Bug, error, broken, not working | Bug Report |
| Feature, enhancement, add, new | Feature Request |
| Task, chore, refactor, update | Task |
Updating Issues
Use mcp__github__update_issue with:
owner, repo, issue_number (required)
title, body, state, labels, assignees, milestone (optional - only changed fields)
State values: open, closed
Examples
Example 1: Bug Report
User: "Create a bug issue - the login page crashes when using SSO"
Action: Call mcp__github__create_issue with:
{
"owner": "github",
"repo": "awesome-copilot",
"title": "[Bug] Login page crashes when using SSO",
"body": "## Description\nThe login page crashes when users attempt to authenticate using SSO.\n\n## Steps to Reproduce\n1. Navigate to login page\n2. Click 'Sign in with SSO'\n3. Page crashes\n\n## Expected Behavior\nSSO authentication should complete and redirect to dashboard.\n\n## Actual Behavior\nPage becomes unresponsive and displays error.\n\n## Environment\n- Browser: [To be filled]\n- OS: [To be filled]\n\n## Additional Context\nReported by user.",
"labels": ["bug"]
}
Example 2: Feature Request
User: "Create a feature request for dark mode with high priority"
Action: Call mcp__github__create_issue with:
{
"owner": "github",
"repo": "awesome-copilot",
"title": "[Feature] Add dark mode support",
"body": "## Summary\nAdd dark mode theme option for improved user experience and accessibility.\n\n## Motivation\n- Reduces eye strain in low-light environments\n- Increasingly expected by users\n- Improves accessibility\n\n## Proposed Solution\nImplement theme toggle with system preference detection.\n\n## Acceptance Criteria\n- [ ] Toggle switch in settings\n- [ ] Persists user preference\n- [ ] Respects system preference by default\n- [ ] All UI components support both themes\n\n## Alternatives Considered\nNone specified.\n\n## Additional Context\nHigh priority request.",
"labels": ["enhancement", "high-priority"]
}
Common Labels
Use these standard labels when applicable:
| Label | Use For |
|---|
bug | Something isn't working |
enhancement | New feature or improvement |
documentation | Documentation updates |
good first issue | Good for newcomers |
help wanted | Extra attention needed |
question | Further information requested |
wontfix | Will not be addressed |
duplicate | Already exists |
high-priority | Urgent issues |
Tips
- Always confirm the repository context before creating issues
- Ask for missing critical information rather than guessing
- Link related issues when known:
Related to #123
- For updates, fetch current issue first to preserve unchanged fields
