| name | orca-linear-triage |
| description | Triage Linear issues into ORCA Framework-ready work items with labels, missing questions, and next-gate recommendations. |
ORCA Framework Linear Triage
What This Skill Is
A workflow for turning incoming Linear issues into clear ORCA Framework units of work.
Trigger
Use when an issue is in triage, has needs-triage, or lacks enough context for spec or build.
Do Not Trigger
Do not use when the issue already has an approved spec and plan.
Required Inputs
- Issue ID
- Issue title and description
Optional Inputs
- Project context
- Related issues
- Customer notes
Exact Workflow
- Read the issue and related context.
- Identify missing user, job, platform, scope, risk, and acceptance context.
- Recommend labels and next state.
- Ask only blocking clarification questions.
- Post or prepare a triage comment.
Expected Outputs
- Triage comment
- Recommended labels
- Recommended next command
Quality Bar
The issue should become specific enough for spec or be clearly blocked.
Common Failure Modes
- Asking non-blocking questions.
- Combining unrelated requests in one issue.
- Skipping labels that route QA or security.
Relationship To Other ORCA Framework Skills And Commands
Feeds orca-linear-intake, orca-onboard, and orca-spec.
