pickup-issue

name	pickup-issue
description	Pick up a GitHub issue and implement it end-to-end. Reads the issue, creates a branch, implements the fix/feature, verifies, and creates a PR. Examples: 'pickup issue #67', 'work on issue 55', 'grab that issue'.

Pickup Issue

Full lifecycle: read issue → branch → implement → verify → PR.

Workflow

1. Read the Issue

gh issue view <number> --json title,body,labels,assignees

Understand the requirements fully before writing code. Check for:

• Acceptance criteria
• Referenced files or packages
• Related issues or PRs

2. Assign Yourself

gh issue edit <number> --add-assignee @me

3. Create a Branch

git checkout main && git pull
git checkout -b sam-at-luther/<Issue_title_abbreviated>

Use the issue title (abbreviated) as the branch description.

4. Implement

Follow the implement skill:

• Read existing code first
• Write tests that capture expected behavior
• Make the change
• Format, lint, build, test

5. Verify

Run the verify skill. All CI checks must pass locally.

6. Create PR

Follow the pr skill. In the PR body, reference the issue:

gh pr create --title "Fix/Add <description>" --body "$(cat <<'EOF'
## Summary
<description of changes>

Closes #<issue-number>

## Test plan
- [ ] Tests pass locally
- [ ] Lint passes

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code)
EOF
)"

Using Closes #<number> will auto-close the issue when the PR is merged.

Key Reminders

• Read the full issue before starting — understand the "why" not just the "what"
• Check if there are related issues or PRs that provide context
• One issue per PR — don't bundle unrelated changes

Checklist

• Issue read and understood
• Branch created from latest main
• Implementation complete with tests
• verify skill passed
• PR created referencing the issue