Does this skill require GitHub authentication?

Yes, it relies on the GitHub CLI (gh). You must be logged in and have the necessary permissions to access the repository and its issues.

Does it work with private repositories?

As long as your local GitHub CLI environment is authenticated with access to the private repo, Claude can use this skill to read those issues.

Why should I use this skill instead of manually copying issue text?

This skill allows Claude to programmatically parse structured data, find linked PRs, and search through large comment threads for specific keywords, providing a more accurate and faster context gathering process.

Can it identify if an issue is blocked?

Yes, it includes data extraction patterns to search comments for blockers, dependencies, and design decisions mentioned by the team.

GitHub Issue Context Reader

Name: GitHub Issue Context Reader
Author: mvillmow

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协作工具

Retrieves comprehensive context from GitHub issues, including comments and linked pull requests, to streamline implementation workflows.

关于

This skill enables Claude to thoroughly analyze GitHub issues before starting work, ensuring all technical requirements and historical context are captured. It automates the extraction of issue bodies, discussion threads, design decisions, and linked pull requests via the GitHub CLI. By providing a structured way to parse issue metadata and timelines, it prevents redundant work and helps the AI understand project requirements, prior implementation attempts, and potential blockers, making it an essential tool for maintaining continuity in collaborative software development.

主要功能

Search and identify linked Pull Requests and related issue mentions
Extract structured JSON metadata including labels, assignees, and milestones
Check issue state and closure reasons to verify current progress
Parse discussion threads for specific keywords like 'blocker' or 'decision'
Fetch issue bodies and complete comment history for full context
12 GitHub stars

使用场景

Onboarding to a new feature request by analyzing the full discussion history
Resuming work on a stale issue by reviewing previous implementation attempts and feedback
Validating acceptance criteria by extracting specific requirements from the issue body

关于

主要功能

Search and identify linked Pull Requests and related issue mentions
Extract structured JSON metadata including labels, assignees, and milestones
Check issue state and closure reasons to verify current progress
Parse discussion threads for specific keywords like 'blocker' or 'decision'
Fetch issue bodies and complete comment history for full context
12 GitHub stars

使用场景

Onboarding to a new feature request by analyzing the full discussion history
Resuming work on a stale issue by reviewing previous implementation attempts and feedback
Validating acceptance criteria by extracting specific requirements from the issue body