GH Triage
VerifiedAutomatically scans GitHub repos to label, comment, assign, and fix issues and PRs for efficient triage and reporting.
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gh-triage
Proactive GitHub issues/PR triage and lightweight fixes.
What it does
- Periodically (cron) scans configured repositories for new issues and PRs
- Labels, comments, and assigns based on simple rules (area labels, `needs-info`, `triage-needed`)
- Can apply small fixes automatically (typo fixes, formatting, missing issue templates) when enabled
- Emits a report and creates follow-up tasks for maintainers
Files
- index.js — main skill entrypoint (node)
- package.json — dependencies and scripts
- SKILL.md — this file
- config.example.json — configuration template for repos, tokens, rules
Security
- Requires a GitHub token with repo access. Keep secrets out of the repo; provide via environment variables or the host secret store.
Usage
- Install by placing the folder in workspace/skills and follow project conventions
- Configure repos and rules in config.json (copy config.example.json)
- Run with: node index.js or integrate with OpenClaw skill loader
License: MIT
Use Cases
- Automatically label and assign incoming GitHub issues and PRs based on configurable rules
- Run periodic scans on repositories to identify issues needing triage or follow-up
- Apply lightweight automated fixes like typo corrections and formatting improvements
- Generate triage reports summarizing open issues and PR status for maintainers
- Reduce manual effort in managing high-volume open source repositories
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Compatible with multiple platforms including claude-code, openclaw
- +Lightweight and minimal setup with few dependencies
- +Well-documented with detailed usage instructions and examples
- +Open source with permissive licensing for commercial use
Cons
- -Requires API tokens or authentication setup before first use
- -Scheduled features require external cron or task scheduler configuration
FAQ
What does GH Triage do?
Automatically scans GitHub repos to label, comment, assign, and fix issues and PRs for efficient triage and reporting.
What platforms support GH Triage?
GH Triage is available on Claude Code, OpenClaw.
What are the use cases for GH Triage?
Automatically label and assign incoming GitHub issues and PRs based on configurable rules. Run periodic scans on repositories to identify issues needing triage or follow-up. Apply lightweight automated fixes like typo corrections and formatting improvements.
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