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Create GitHub issues with proper formatting, labels, and details.

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GitHub Create Issue

When to Use

  • User asks to "create an issue"
  • User asks to "file a bug report"
  • User asks to "open a ticket"
  • User describes a problem they want tracked
  • User wants to suggest a feature or improvement

Tools

GITHUB_CREATE_AN_ISSUE

Create a new issue in a GitHub repository.

Required parameters:

  • owner: Repository owner (username or organization)
  • repo: Repository name
  • title: Issue title (clear, concise)

Optional parameters:

  • body: Detailed description (supports Markdown)
  • labels: Array of label names (e.g., ["bug", "high-priority"])
  • assignees: Array of usernames to assign

GITHUB_LIST_REPOSITORIES_FOR_THE_AUTHENTICATED_USER

List user's repositories (for finding the right repo).

Useful for:

  • Finding which repo to create issue in
  • Checking repo names

GITHUB_LIST_REPOSITORY_ISSUES

List existing issues (check for duplicates).

Useful for:

  • Avoiding duplicate issues
  • Finding related issues
  • Checking issue status

GITHUB_GET_AN_ISSUE

Get details of a specific issue.

GITHUB_UPDATE_AN_ISSUE

Modify existing issue (add labels, change status, etc.)

Workflow

Step 1: Gather Information

Before creating, collect:

  1. Repository: Which repo? (ask if unclear)
  2. Title: Brief, clear summary
  3. Description: Detailed explanation including:
    • What happened / expected behavior
    • Steps to reproduce (for bugs)
    • Environment details
    • Screenshots/logs if applicable
  4. Labels: Appropriate labels
    • Bugs: "bug", "bug-report"
    • Features: "enhancement", "feature-request"
    • Priority: "high-priority", "low-priority"
    • Status: "help-wanted", "good-first-issue"
  5. Assignee: Who should handle it? (optional)

Step 2: Check for Duplicates

  • Use GITHUB_LIST_REPOSITORY_ISSUES to search
  • Link to related issues in description
  • Avoid duplicates

Step 3: Create Issue

Call GITHUB_CREATE_AN_ISSUE with all gathered info.

Step 4: Present Confirmation

Show user:

  • Issue number (#123)
  • Full URL to issue
  • Labels applied
  • Assignees (if any)

Issue Templates (Use These Formats)

Bug Report

## Description
Brief description of the bug

## Steps to Reproduce
1. Go to '...'
2. Click on '...'
3. See error

## Expected Behavior
What should happen

## Actual Behavior
What actually happened

## Screenshots
If applicable

## Environment
- OS: [e.g., macOS 14.0]
- Browser: [e.g., Chrome 120]

Feature Request

## Feature Description
Clear description of the feature

## Problem Solved
What problem does this solve?

## Proposed Solution
How should it work?

## Alternatives Considered
Other approaches considered

Important Rules

  1. Confirm before creating - Show user the issue first
  2. Use templates - Follow bug report / feature request formats
  3. Add relevant labels - Helps with triage
  4. Be descriptive - Include all relevant details
  5. Check permissions - Ensure user has repo access
  6. Verify repo - Confirm correct repository

Tips

  • Use Markdown for formatting
  • Include code snippets if relevant
  • Add steps for reproducibility
  • Be specific in titles
  • Link related issues