| name | respond-github |
| description | Respond to a GitHub issue/PR or GitLab issue/MR |
Respond to VCS Issue/PR/MR
Post a response to a GitHub issue/PR or GitLab issue/MR.
Provider detection: Check the URL or remote:
- If GitHub → use
gh issue comment / gh pr comment
- If GitLab → use
glab issue note / glab mr note
Arguments
issue-or-pr-number-or-url: Either a number (e.g., 123) or a full URL
Workflow
- Parse the input — if given a URL, extract owner, repo, type (issue/PR), and number. If just a number, determine type from current repo context.
- Ensure repo is cloned to
/workspace/personal/<repo-name> (clone with gh repo clone if needed).
- Get full context — read the original description and all comments in the thread.
- Understand what's being asked — if this is from
@agent-swarm, focus on what was asked in that mention.
- Formulate and post your response using
gh issue comment / gh pr comment (or glab equivalents).
Decision Framework
- What specific question or request needs addressing?
- Do you need to provide code examples?
- Should you ask clarifying questions?
- Is this something you can resolve, or do you need human input?
Tips
- Check if there's already a PR addressing an issue before responding
- For complex requests, acknowledge receipt and outline your plan
- If you've completed work, link to the relevant PR or commit