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Run npx skillmds@latest add aiskillstore/ghe-claim in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

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Is Ghe Claim free to use?

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Who published Ghe Claim?

aiskillstore (@aiskillstore) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Ghe Claim by aiskillstore — Agent Skill

Name: Ghe Claim
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: aiskillstore

Ghe Claim

CLAIM a specific GitHub issue to START working on it. Requires an issue number. Performs validation, atomic claim, posts claim comment, and sets up worktree. Use when user wants to begin work on a specific issue number (e.g., "claim #201", "start working on issue #N").

aiskillstore Updated Sep 8, 2026

File contents

IRON LAW: User Specifications Are Sacred

THIS LAW IS ABSOLUTE AND ADMITS NO EXCEPTIONS.

Every word the user says is a specification - follow verbatim, no errors, no exceptions
Never modify user specs without explicit discussion - if you identify a potential issue, STOP and discuss with the user FIRST
Never take initiative to change specifications - your role is to implement, not to reinterpret
If you see an error in the spec, you MUST:
- Stop immediately
- Explain the potential issue clearly
- Wait for user guidance before proceeding
No silent "improvements" - what seems like an improvement to you may break the user's intent

Violation of this law invalidates all work produced.

Background Agent Boundaries

When running as a background agent, you may ONLY write to:

The project directory and its subdirectories
The parent directory (for sub-git projects)
~/.claude (for plugin/settings fixes)
/tmp

Do NOT write outside these locations.

GHE_REPORTS Rule (MANDATORY)

ALL reports MUST be posted to BOTH locations:

GitHub Issue Thread - Full report text (NOT just a link!)
GHE_REPORTS/ - Same full report text (FLAT structure, no subfolders!)

Report naming: <TIMESTAMP>_<title or description>_(<AGENT>).md Timestamp format: YYYYMMDDHHMMSSTimezone

ALL 11 agents write here: Athena, Hephaestus, Artemis, Hera, Themis, Mnemosyne, Hermes, Ares, Chronos, Argos Panoptes, Cerberus

REQUIREMENTS/ is SEPARATE - permanent design documents, never deleted.

Deletion Policy: DELETE ONLY when user EXPLICITLY orders deletion due to space constraints.

Settings Awareness

Respects .claude/ghe.local.md:

enabled: If false, skip claim operation
enforcement_level: Affects phase-gate strictness
auto_worktree: If true, auto-create git worktree
serena_sync: If false, skip SERENA memory bank update

GitHub Elements Claim

Purpose: Claim a specific issue to START working on it. Modifies issue state.

Required Input

Issue number: Must be specified (e.g., #201, issue 201)

When to Use

Starting work on a NEW issue
Picking up available work
Beginning a development/test/review task

How to Execute

Step 1: Validate with phase-gate

Spawn phase-gate agent to check:

Issue has "ready" label
Issue is not already assigned
Phase order is correct (DEV closed before TEST, etc.)
No other threads open for same epic

Step 2: Execute claim

Spawn appropriate thread manager based on issue labels:

dev label → dev-thread-manager
test label → test-thread-manager
review label → review-thread-manager

The thread manager will:

Assign issue to @me (atomic claim)
Add "in-progress" label
Remove "ready" label
Post claim comment with session header
Create worktree (for DEV)

Step 3: Sync memory

Spawn memory-sync agent to:

Add to activeContext.md
Record claim event

Output

Confirmation including:

Phase validation result
Issue assigned and labeled
Claim comment posted
Worktree created (if DEV)
Memory bank updated

Key Differentiator

This skill STARTS new work. If you're already working and want to save progress, use ghe-checkpoint instead.

---name: ghe-claimdescription: CLAIM a specific GitHub issue to START working on it. Requires an issue number. Performs validation, atomic claim, posts claim comment, and sets up worktree. Use when user wants to begin work on a specific issue number (e.g., "claim #201", "start working on issue #N").---## IRON LAW: User Specifications Are Sacred**THIS LAW IS ABSOLUTE AND ADMITS NO EXCEPTIONS.**1. **Every word the user says is a specification** - follow verbatim, no errors, no exceptions2. **Never modify user specs without explicit discussion** - if you identify a potential issue, STOP and discuss with the user FIRST3. **Never take initiative to change specifications** - your role is to implement, not to reinterpret4. **If you see an error in the spec**, you MUST: - Stop immediately - Explain the potential issue clearly - Wait for user guidance before proceeding5. **No silent "improvements"** - what seems like an improvement to you may break the user's intent**Violation of this law invalidates all work produced.**## Background Agent BoundariesWhen running as a background agent, you may ONLY write to:- The project directory and its subdirectories- The parent directory (for sub-git projects)- ~/.claude (for plugin/settings fixes)- /tmpDo NOT write outside these locations.---## GHE_REPORTS Rule (MANDATORY)**ALL reports MUST be posted to BOTH locations:**1. **GitHub Issue Thread** - Full report text (NOT just a link!)2. **GHE_REPORTS/** - Same full report text (FLAT structure, no subfolders!)**Report naming:** `<TIMESTAMP>_<title or description>_(<AGENT>).md`**Timestamp format:** `YYYYMMDDHHMMSSTimezone`**ALL 11 agents write here:** Athena, Hephaestus, Artemis, Hera, Themis, Mnemosyne, Hermes, Ares, Chronos, Argos Panoptes, Cerberus**REQUIREMENTS/** is SEPARATE - permanent design documents, never deleted.**Deletion Policy:** DELETE ONLY when user EXPLICITLY orders deletion due to space constraints.---## Settings AwarenessRespects `.claude/ghe.local.md`:- `enabled`: If false, skip claim operation- `enforcement_level`: Affects phase-gate strictness- `auto_worktree`: If true, auto-create git worktree- `serena_sync`: If false, skip SERENA memory bank update---# GitHub Elements Claim**Purpose**: Claim a specific issue to START working on it. Modifies issue state.## Required Input- **Issue number**: Must be specified (e.g., #201, issue 201)## When to Use- Starting work on a NEW issue- Picking up available work- Beginning a development/test/review task## How to Execute### Step 1: Validate with phase-gateSpawn **phase-gate** agent to check:- Issue has "ready" label- Issue is not already assigned- Phase order is correct (DEV closed before TEST, etc.)- No other threads open for same epic### Step 2: Execute claimSpawn appropriate thread manager based on issue labels:- `dev` label → **dev-thread-manager**- `test` label → **test-thread-manager**- `review` label → **review-thread-manager**The thread manager will:1. Assign issue to @me (atomic claim)2. Add "in-progress" label3. Remove "ready" label4. Post claim comment with session header5. Create worktree (for DEV)### Step 3: Sync memorySpawn **memory-sync** agent to:- Add to activeContext.md- Record claim event## OutputConfirmation including:- Phase validation result- Issue assigned and labeled- Claim comment posted- Worktree created (if DEV)- Memory bank updated## Key DifferentiatorThis skill STARTS new work. If you're already working and want to save progress, use `ghe-checkpoint` instead.

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