How does the Issue Linker skill create relationships?

The skill utilizes the Fractary CLI to post standardized comments containing issue references (e.g., 'Blocks #123') on target issues, leveraging the native linking capabilities of platforms like GitHub.

Can I link an issue to itself?

No. The skill includes strict validation rules that prevent self-referencing to ensure data integrity and prevent circular dependency errors in your project management tool.

What platforms are supported by this skill?

It is currently optimized for GitHub via comment references, with architecture designed to support native linking for Jira and Linear through future Fractary CLI updates.

Does it support bidirectional linking?

Yes. For relationships like 'blocks' or 'relates_to', the skill automatically creates comments on both the source and target issues to ensure the link is visible regardless of which issue a developer is viewing.

Issue Linker

Name: Issue Linker
Author: fractary

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Collaboration Tools

Automates the creation of typed relationships and dependency links between project issues via CLI-driven comment references.

The Issue Linker skill streamlines project management workflows by programmatically establishing relationships between work items. Using the Fractary CLI, it enables developers to define complex dependencies such as blocking tasks, duplicates, and bidirectional references directly within their terminal. By automating the comment-based linking system used by platforms like GitHub, it ensures project backlogs remain organized, dependencies are visible to the entire team, and manual data entry is eliminated.

Key Features

01Standardized JSON output for programmatic workflow transparency

02Automated typed linking for blocks, blocked_by, relates_to, and duplicates

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04Seamless integration with Fractary CLI for cross-platform issue tracking

05Built-in validation to prevent circular dependencies and self-references

06Smart bidirectional relationship management for GitHub issue timelines

Use Cases

01Consolidating project backlogs by identifying and linking duplicate issue reports

02Mapping out complex project roadmaps by defining blocking dependencies between tasks

03Improving team visibility by establishing bidirectional 'relates_to' connections between relevant work items

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add fractary/claude-plugins issue-linker

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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