GitHub Issue Backlog Agent (github-issue-backlog-agent)

Routing Directive: USE ONLY when promoting ephemeral single-session local tasks (tasks/*.md) into durable tracked GitHub Issues. DO NOT USE for managing local kanban boards (use task-agent instead) or directly creating/searching issues from execution friction (use github-issue-agent instead).

The github-issue-backlog-agent skill bridges local task scratch items into durable GitHub Issues. It parses local task markdown files, constructs evidence-backed markdown bodies conforming to repository taxonomy guidelines, and invokes gh_issue_create.py in dry-run or live mode.

Safety & Security Contracts

1. Dry-Run Execution Default (execute=False): By default, calling task_to_issue_bridge.py outputs a structured JSON payload detailing the issue title, body, and labels without creating a live GitHub issue. Live creation requires --execute.
2. Taxonomy Enforcement: Every escalated issue is validated against issue-taxonomy.json rules (type:*, tier:*, source:*, risk:*, and area:*/plugin:*).
3. Secret Redaction: Both title and body undergo secret scanning via redaction_gate.py prior to payload generation or issue submission.

Usage catalog

Promote Task Scratch Item to GitHub Issue