GitHub Issues Lookup

Query and search GitHub issues for troubleshooting, bug tracking, and finding workarounds. Supports gh CLI with automatic web fallback.

Overview

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for querying GitHub issues from any repository. It prioritizes the GitHub CLI (gh) for fast, reliable access with automatic fallback to web-based methods when gh is unavailable.

Core value: Quickly find relevant issues when troubleshooting errors, checking if bugs are already reported, or discovering workarounds for known problems.

When to Use This Skill

This skill should be used when:

• Troubleshooting errors - Search for issues matching error messages or symptoms
• Checking if issue exists - Before reporting a bug, search for duplicates
• Finding workarounds - Discover solutions from issue discussions
• Tracking features - Search for feature requests and their status
• Understanding history - Find closed issues explaining past decisions