# Issue Relevance Check

> Slash command to evaluate whether an issue or pull request is still relevant, actionable, and worth keeping open

- Skill: `arisng/issue-relevance-check` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add arisng/issue-relevance-check`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/arisng/issue-relevance-check/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: arisng (https://skillmd.com/u/arisng)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/arisng/issue-relevance-check

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# Issue Relevance Check

A slash command (`/issue-relevance-check`) that evaluates whether an issue or pull request is still relevant to the project's current codebase, state, and priorities.

## Usage

Trigger the skill by commenting `/issue-relevance-check` on any issue or pull request in a repository where this skill is installed.

## Workflow

1. **Gather context** — reads the full issue/PR, checks current codebase state, reviews recent commits/PRs, and searches for duplicates.
2. **Evaluate relevance** — assesses applicability, resolution status, superseding items, staleness, and actionability.
3. **Post analysis** — returns a structured comment with verdict, evidence, and recommendation.

See [`references/evaluation-guide.md`](references/evaluation-guide.md) for the complete evaluation framework and criteria.