Create Github Issue

Create GitHub Issue

Create comprehensive GitHub issues using gh issue create by dynamically discovering and adhering to the repository's official issue templates.

Workflow

1. Discover and Select Template

CRITICAL: You must use the repository's official templates. Do not assume the structure.

1. List available templates:

   ls .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/
   

2. Select the most appropriate template based on the issue type (e.g., bug_report.yml, feature_request.yml).
3. Read the selected template to understand its required fields, structure, and any title prefixes or default labels.

   cat .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/<selected_template>.yml
   

2. Gather Context

Gather relevant information to fulfill the template requirements:

# Check current git status for context
git status

# View recent commits if related to codebase changes
git log --oneline -10

# Check if related issues exist
gh issue list --search "keyword" --limit 10

3. Generate Markdown Body

MANDATORY: Structure the issue body exactly as defined in the selected YAML template without exception.

1. Map YAML fields to Markdown: Convert each field in the template (typically found under body:) into a Markdown section.
2. Use Headers: Use the label or id from the YAML field as an H2 header (e.g., ## Bug Description).
3. Respect Validation: Ensure all fields marked as required: true in the YAML are populated with meaningful content.
4. Format Correctly: Use code blocks (e.g., ```shell, ```yaml) for logs and configurations as suggested by the template's render attribute.

4. Choose Labels

Select labels by inspecting .github/labels.json.

• Primary Label: Always include a type: label that matches the issue type.
• Additional Labels: Add relevant state:, work:, or priority: labels if they exist in the configuration.
• Constraint: Only use labels defined in .github/labels.json.

5. Create Title

Follow the template's title field if it provides a prefix (e.g., "[Bug]: ").

• Be concise: Keep under 70 characters.
• Use imperative mood: "Fix authentication timeout" instead of "Authentication is timing out".
• Start with action verb: Fix, Add, Improve, Update, Refactor.

6. Execute Issue Creation

Step 1: Write body to temp file Use the write tool to create .forge/FORGE_ISSUE_BODY.md with the structured Markdown content.

Step 2: Create issue

gh issue create \
  --title "[Prefix]: Descriptive Title" \
  --body-file .forge/FORGE_ISSUE_BODY.md \
  --label "type: <type>, work: <complexity>"

Optional flags:

• --assignee "username"
• --milestone "name"
• --draft (For proposals or research)

7. Finalize

Provide the user with the generated issue URL and a brief summary of the created issue.

Guidelines

• No Exceptions: You must follow the discovered template's structure exactly. If a template asks for "Steps to Reproduce", you must provide them.
• Dynamic Discovery: Always read the files in .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ and .github/labels.json first. Never rely on hardcoded knowledge of templates or labels as they change frequently.
• Cleanliness: Ensure no placeholder text (like "Describe the bug...") remains in the final body.
• Contextual Awareness: If the user provides logs or code snippets, ensure they are placed in the correct sections of the template.

Notes

• Single Source of Truth: The files in .github/ are the authoritative reference for issue structure and categorization.
• Tooling: Use gh CLI directly. It is pre-authenticated and ready for use.
• Automation: Do not ask for confirmation before creating the issue if the user's intent is clear.

Source: tailcallhq/forgecode → .forge/skills/create-github-issue/SKILL.md