| name | create-issues |
| description | Creates GitHub issues following test-driven development principles and proper labeling conventions. This skill should be used when the user asks to "create an issue", "file a bug", or needs to document new requirements, epics, or PR-scoped tasks. |
Create GitHub Issues
Execute automated GitHub issue creation workflow for $ARGUMENTS following TDD principles and conventional commit standards.
Context
- Current git status: !
git status
- Current branch: !
git branch --show-current
- Open issues: !
gh issue list --state open --limit 10
- GitHub authentication: !
gh auth status
Requirements Summary
Follow TDD principles, conventional commits, and protected branch workflows. Use proper labels, auto-closing keywords, and atomic commits. See references/requirements.md for complete standards.
Phase 1: Repository Analysis
Goal: Assess repository state, detect templates, and determine issue scope and type.
Actions:
- Analyze current branch from context (main/develop vs PR branch)
- Review open issues to identify duplicates or related work
- Check for contributing guidelines (
CONTRIBUTING.md) and follow its requirements
- Detect issue templates in
.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ directory
- If templates exist: select appropriate template using
gh issue create --list
- Determine issue type (epic, PR-scoped, or review) based on
$ARGUMENTS complexity
- Apply branch-based decision logic from
references/decision-logic.md
See references/repository-templates.md for template detection and compliance details.
Phase 2: Issue Creation
Goal: Create GitHub issue with proper structure, labels, and links.
Actions:
- Create or verify required priority labels exist (see
references/decision-logic.md for commands)
- Draft issue following structure requirements in
references/issue-structure.md
- Apply appropriate labels (priority, type) using
--label
- Assign owners using
--assignee
- Link milestones using
--milestone or projects using --project if requested
- Add auto-closing keywords if PR-scoped issue (NOT for epics)
- CRITICAL: auto-closing keywords only fire when the PR merges into the repository's default branch. If the issue will be resolved by a PR targeting a non-default branch, warn the user that the issue will NOT close automatically and must be closed manually — see
references/auto-closing-keywords.md for the full rule and keyword table.
- Link to related issues or epics if applicable
Phase 3: Documentation and Handoff
Goal: Document decisions and communicate follow-up actions.
Actions:
- Document branch strategy decision and rationale
- Report created issue number and URL to user
- If on PR branch and blocking: add detailed comment to PR instead of creating issue
- Share next steps (create PR, assign to team member, etc.)
References
- Requirements:
references/requirements.md - Full TDD and commit standards
- Decision Logic:
references/decision-logic.md - Branch-based decisions and issue types
- Issue Structure:
references/issue-structure.md - Title, labels, body, auto-closing
- Auto-Closing Keywords:
references/auto-closing-keywords.md - Default-branch limitation and keyword table
- Repository Templates:
references/repository-templates.md - Contributing guidelines and issue templates
- Examples:
references/examples.md - Commit message examples
