# Approve Issue

> Approve the current issue to transition it to the next status in the workflow.

- Skill: `tools-only/approve-issue` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/approve-issue`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/approve-issue/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-29
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/approve-issue

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# Approve Issue

Approve the current issue to transition it to the next status in the workflow.

**Instructions:**

1. If no issue context is found from prior `/issue_analyse` or `/issue_create`, respond: "No issue context found. Please run `/issue_analyse <number>` or `/issue_create` first."

2. Validate that the issue is ready for approval:
   - Issue has been analyzed/discussed
   - Requirements are clear
   - No blocking questions remain

3. Comment `/approve` on the issue (use MSYS_NO_PATHCONV to prevent Windows Git Bash path conversion):

```bash
MSYS_NO_PATHCONV=1 gh issue comment <issue_number> --body "/approve"
```

This triggers the GitHub Action to promote the issue status (e.g., `status-01:created` → `status-02:awaiting-planning`).