create-issue

name	create-issue
description	Creates a structured issue.md file in the project root, designed to be implemented by a junior programmer or a cheaper AI model. Use when the user asks to "create an issue", "write up a task", "create a ticket", or "document what needs to be done". The agent enriches the user's description with codebase context to produce a clear, self-contained, and unambiguous issue.
user-invocable	true
allowed-tools	["Read","Write","Edit","Glob","Grep","Bash"]

Create Issue

Generate a clear, self-contained issue.md at the project root. The file must be detailed enough for a junior programmer or a cheaper AI model to implement without needing to ask follow-up questions.

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Guiding Principle

Write the issue as if the implementer has no prior context about the feature or the conversation that produced it. Every decision already made should be stated explicitly. Ambiguity is the enemy — if something could be interpreted two ways, pick one and say so.

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Process

1. Understand the user's intent

Read the user's description carefully. Extract:

• What needs to be built or changed
• Why it's needed (if stated)
• Any constraints or preferences the user mentioned

2. Enrich with codebase context

Before writing, scan the project to fill in concrete details:

# Get a high-level view of the project structure
find . -maxdepth 3 -not -path '*/node_modules/*' -not -path '*/.git/*' -not -path '*/.next/*'

# Find relevant existing files based on the issue topic
# e.g. for an auth issue: grep -r "auth\|session\|login" --include="*.ts" -l .

Use what you find to:

• Reference the exact files, folders, or modules the implementer will need to touch
• Identify existing patterns (naming conventions, folder structure, tech stack) they should follow
• Spot any dependencies or related code that affects the task

3. Write issue.md

Use the template below. Write every section — do not leave any as a placeholder. Use the Write tool to save the file directly to the project root.

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issue.md Template

# <Issue Title>

> **For the implementer:** This issue is self-contained. Read it fully before starting. If anything is unclear, re-read the Notes section before asking.

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## Overview

<2–4 sentences. What is this issue about and why does it need to be done? State the goal plainly — no filler, no marketing language.>

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## Scope

<What area of the codebase does this touch? Name the relevant modules, directories, or layers (e.g. "This affects the API route layer under `app/api/` and the auth utility in `lib/auth.ts`"). Keep it to 2–4 sentences.>

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## Tasks

<Numbered list of high-level steps the implementer should follow in order. Each task should be one clear action. Reference real file paths and module names from the codebase where relevant.>

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2.
3.

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## Acceptance Criteria

<Bullet list of specific, verifiable conditions that must be true when the work is done. Each item should be a pass/fail check — no vague criteria like "works correctly".>

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- [ ]
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## Out of Scope

<Bullet list of things the implementer must NOT do or change as part of this issue. Be explicit about adjacent areas they might be tempted to touch.>

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## Notes

<Any additional context that doesn't fit above: third-party docs, existing patterns to follow, known gotchas, decisions already made and why, or links to relevant code. If there are none, write "None." — do not leave this section empty.>

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Writing Rules

These apply to every section:

• Be concrete. Name real files, real functions, real routes — not "the relevant module" or "the appropriate service".
• One idea per sentence. Long compound sentences hide ambiguity.
• Tasks are high-level steps, not implementation details. "Add a logout endpoint to app/api/auth/" not "open the file, add a function, export it...".
• Acceptance Criteria are checkboxes, not descriptions. The implementer should be able to tick each one without judgment calls.
• Out of Scope prevents scope creep. If the user said "don't touch the UI yet" or "leave the old endpoint in place", put it here.
• No filler. Avoid "It's worth noting", "Importantly", "This will ensure that". Say the thing directly.

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After Writing

Confirm to the user:

• That issue.md has been written to the project root
• A one-line summary of what the issue covers

Do not print the full file contents back into the conversation.

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Safety Rules

• NEVER overwrite an existing issue.md without asking the user first — they may have work in progress
• NEVER include secrets, tokens, or credentials in the issue file
• The issue.md file must never be staged or committed (enforced by git-ship skill)