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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.

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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:

  1. Analyze current branch from context (main/develop vs PR branch)
  2. Review open issues to identify duplicates or related work
  3. Check for contributing guidelines (CONTRIBUTING.md) and follow its requirements
  4. Detect issue templates in .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ directory
  5. If templates exist: select appropriate template using gh issue create --list
  6. Determine issue type (epic, PR-scoped, or review) based on $ARGUMENTS complexity
  7. 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:

  1. Create or verify required priority labels exist (see references/decision-logic.md for commands)
  2. Draft issue following structure requirements in references/issue-structure.md
  3. Apply appropriate labels (priority, type) using --label
    • Assign owners using --assignee
    • Link milestones using --milestone or projects using --project if requested
  4. Add auto-closing keywords if PR-scoped issue (NOT for epics)
    • CRITICAL: Auto-closing keywords (Closes/Fixes/Resolves #N) only trigger when the PR merges into the repository's default branch (usually main/master). If the issue will be resolved by a PR targeting a non-default branch (e.g. develop), warn the user that the issue will NOT close automatically and must be closed manually.
  5. Link to related issues or epics if applicable

Phase 3: Documentation and Handoff

Goal: Document decisions and communicate follow-up actions.

Actions:

  1. Document branch strategy decision and rationale
  2. Report created issue number and URL to user
  3. If on PR branch and blocking: add detailed comment to PR instead of creating issue
  4. 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
  • Repository Templates: references/repository-templates.md - Contributing guidelines and issue templates
  • Examples: references/examples.md - Commit message examples