What tools are required to run the legacy scripts?

The legacy scripts require the GitHub CLI (gh), jq for JSON processing, and Bash 4.0 or higher, along with a configured GITHUB_TOKEN.

How do I migrate my workflow from this handler to the CLI?

You can replace script calls like './scripts/fetch-issue.sh' with direct CLI commands such as 'fractary work issue fetch --json' to achieve the same result.

Is the GitHub Work Tracker Handler still recommended?

No, this handler is deprecated. For all new implementations and improved performance, users should utilize the Fractary CLI via the 'fractary work' command.

Why was this skill moved to a deprecated status?

The migration to the Fractary CLI provides better platform abstraction, reduces context usage, and simplifies the overall skill implementation architecture.

GitHub Work Tracker Handler

Name: GitHub Work Tracker Handler
Author: fractary

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Manages GitHub issues and work items through a legacy handler interface, currently transitioning to the Fractary CLI.

About

The GitHub Work Tracker Handler is a specialized skill designed to interface Claude with GitHub's issue management system. It enables automated task tracking, issue creation, and status updates directly within the developer workflow. While it provides comprehensive support for GitHub-specific operations like labeling and commenting, the skill is currently deprecated in favor of the Fractary CLI. It remains available for backward compatibility, providing a reference for teams migrating to the newer, platform-agnostic 'fractary work' command structure which offers reduced context overhead and centralized maintenance.

Key Features

Fetch and list GitHub issues with metadata
Create and update issue states and descriptions
2 GitHub stars
Manage issue labels and discussion comments
Legacy integration with GitHub CLI (gh)
Script-based automation for backward compatibility

Use Cases

Reference implementation for custom GitHub API task handlers
Automating GitHub issue management in legacy project environments
Maintaining existing AI-driven workflows while transitioning to Fractary CLI

About

Key Features

Fetch and list GitHub issues with metadata
Create and update issue states and descriptions
2 GitHub stars
Manage issue labels and discussion comments
Legacy integration with GitHub CLI (gh)
Script-based automation for backward compatibility

Use Cases

Reference implementation for custom GitHub API task handlers
Automating GitHub issue management in legacy project environments
Maintaining existing AI-driven workflows while transitioning to Fractary CLI