gh-search-issues
GitHub CLI: Search Issues
Overview
Search for issues across GitHub repositories using gh search issues. Add --include-prs flag to also search pull requests.
⚠️ CRITICAL: Search vs List Commands
gh search issues - GitHub-wide search (THIS SKILL):
- Searches across multiple repositories or organizations
- Searches in specific repos outside your current directory
- Uses GitHub's search query syntax with qualifiers
- Examples: "Find issues in the microsoft organization", "Search for bugs in kubernetes repos"
gh issue list - Current repository only (NOT THIS SKILL):
- Lists issues in your current working directory's repo
- Uses simple flag-based filtering
- Examples: "Show my issues in this repo", "List open bugs here"
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