# github-issues

Creates, updates, and tracks GitHub issues from Claude Code using the GitHub MCP server. Handles bug reports, feature requests, and label updates.

- command · `type=command` · Claude Code · 157 installs
- Author: davila7
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/project-management/github-issues.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/commands/github-issues

## What it does

This command converts plain requests into formatted GitHub issues using the `@modelcontextprotocol/server-github` MCP server. It maps tasks to tools like `mcp__github__create_issue`, `mcp__github__update_issue`, `mcp__github__search_issues`, and `mcp__github__add_issue_comment`.

Each new ticket gets structured markdown with acceptance criteria or reproduction steps, plus a clear title under 72 characters. When modifying an existing issue, the workflow fetches the current details first so untouched attributes stay intact.

Without `@modelcontextprotocol/server-github` configured in your environment, the command fails immediately because it depends entirely on MCP tooling.

## Requirements
- Works with: GitHub

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **claude-code-templates**
```bash
npx claude-code-templates@latest --command project-management/github-issues
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/commands/github-issues.md` — Call it with /github-issues. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.codex/prompts/github-issues.md` — Call it with /prompts:github-issues. Codex marks this format deprecated in favour of skills

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/prompts/github-issues.prompt.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.gemini/commands/github-issues.toml` — Gemini stores commands as TOML: the prompt text goes into the prompt field

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/project-management/github-issues.md

## When to use it
- create structured bug reports with reproduction steps
- submit feature requests with clear acceptance criteria
- assign labels, milestones, and team members to issues
- update issue status and add comments directly from chat

## Example prompts
- /github-issues Create a bug report: login page crashes when using SSO
- /github-issues File a feature request for dark mode with high priority
- /github-issues Close issue #42 with a note about the fix

## Source text · github-issues.md · MIT

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---
allowed-tools: Bash, Read
description: Create, update, and manage GitHub issues using MCP tools. Use this skill when users want to create bug reports, feature requests, or task issues, update existing issues, add labels/assignees/milestones, or manage issue workflows. Triggers on requests like "create an issue", "file a bug", "request a feature", "update issue X", or any GitHub issue management task.
---

# GitHub Issues

Manage GitHub issues using the `@modelcontextprotocol/server-github` MCP server.

## Available MCP Tools

| Tool | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| `mcp__github__create_issue` | Create new issues |
| `mcp__github__update_issue` | Update existing issues |
| `mcp__github__get_issue` | Fetch issue details |
| `mcp__github__search_issues` | Search issues |
| `mcp__github__add_issue_comment` | Add comments |
| `mcp__github__list_issues` | List repository issues |

## Workflow

1. **Determine action**: Create, update, or query?
2. **Gather context**: Get repo info, existing labels, milestones if needed
3. **Structure content**: Use appropriate template from [references/templates.md](references/templates.md)
4. **Execute**: Call the appropriate MCP tool
5. **Confirm**: Report the issue URL to user

## Creating Issues

### Required Parameters

```
owner: repository owner (org or user)
repo: repository name  
title: clear, actionable title
body: structured markdown content
```

### Optional Parameters

```
labels: ["bug", "enhancement", "documentation", ...]
assignees: ["username1", "username2"]
milestone: milestone number (integer)
```

### Title Guidelines

- Start with type prefix when useful: `[Bug]`, `[Feature]`, `[Docs]`
- Be specific and actionable
- Keep under 72 characters
- Examples:
  - `[Bug] Login fails with SSO enabled`
  - `[Feature] Add dark mode support`
  - `Add unit tests for auth module`

### Body Structure

Always use the templates in [references/templates.md](references/templates.md). Choose based on issue type:

| User Request | Template |
|--------------|----------|
| Bug, error, broken, not working | Bug Report |
| Feature, enhancement, add, new | Feature Request |
| Task, chore, refactor, update | Task |

## Updating Issues

Use `mcp__github__update_issue` with:

```
owner, repo, issue_number (required)
title, body, state, labels, assignees, milestone (optional - only changed fields)
```

State values: `open`, `closed`

## Examples

### Example 1: Bug Report

**User**: "Create a bug issue - the login page crashes when using SSO"

**Action**: Call `mcp__github__create_issue` with:
```json
{
  "owner": "github",
  "repo": "awesome-copilot",
  "title": "[Bug] Login page crashes when using SSO",
  "body": "## Description\nThe login page crashes when users attempt to authenticate using SSO.\n\n## Steps to Reproduce\n1. Navigate to login page\n2. Click 'Sign in with SSO'\n3. Page crashes\n\n## Expected Behavior\nSSO authentication should complete and redirect to dashboard.\n\n## Actual Behavior\nPage becomes unresponsive and displays error.\n\n## Environment\n- Browser: [To be filled]\n- OS: [To be filled]\n\n## Additional Context\nReported by user.",
  "labels": ["bug"]
}
```

### Example 2: Feature Request

**User**: "Create a feature request for dark mode with high priority"

**Action**: Call `mcp__github__create_issue` with:
```json
{
  "owner": "github",
  "repo": "awesome-copilot",
  "title": "[Feature] Add dark mode support",
````
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