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Handle issue/PR work items with worktree isolation. Triggered by "/work [issue_link|description]" to start focused work.

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How to use this skill

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/x-cmd/x-cmd/blob/HEAD/mod/slash/lib/preset/work/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/work/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

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Work Handler

Trigger

Use when:

  • User says /work with an issue/PR link or description
  • User wants to start focused, isolated work

Steps

Step 1: Parse Input

/work [issue_link or pr_link or natural_description]
  • Link: Parse number, fetch title/body
  • Description: Use as branch name basis

Step 2: Fetch Context (for links)

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

Step 3: Create Worktree

SLUG="$(echo "$TITLE" | tr '[:upper:]' '[:lower:]' | tr ' ' '-' | tr -cd 'a-z0-9_-')"
BRANCH_NAME="work/$(date +%Y%m%d)-${SLUG}"
git worktree add -b "$BRANCH_NAME" "$WORKTREE_PATH"

Step 4: Report

Created worktree: $BRANCH_NAME
Location: $WORKTREE_PATH
Issue: $TITLE (#$NUMBER)

Step 5: Exit Guidance

When work done:

  • git commit in worktree
  • Merge via PR or git worktree remove

Constraints

  • Use slugified branch names: work/YYYYMMDD-short-description
  • If URL provided (not issue/PR), fetch and summarize, then ask user how to proceed
  • Do NOT auto-commit