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GitHub Issues

GitHub Issues is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from github/awesome-copilot. Create, update, and manage GitHub issues using MCP tools. It works with Claude Code and GitHub Copilot and has 39,749 GitHub stars across a repository of 7 listed skills.

github.com/github/awesome-copilot/skills/github-issues (opens in a new tab)

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Claude

Claude Code loads skills from ~/.claude/skills/ (all projects) or .claude/skills/ (one project):

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot.git
cp -r awesome-copilot/skills/github-issues ~/.claude/skills/github-issues   # personal, or .claude/skills in a project

In the Claude apps, zip the github-issues folder and upload it under Customize > Skills > + > Upload a skill (code execution must be on).

ChatGPT / Codex

Codex reads skills from .agents/skills/ in a repo or ~/.agents/skills/ for every project:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot.git
cp -r awesome-copilot/skills/github-issues .agents/skills/github-issues   # repo; ~/.agents/skills for all projects

Standalone skills also load in the ChatGPT desktop app.

Cursor

Cursor loads skills from .cursor/skills/ (or ~/.cursor/skills/) and also reads .claude/skills/:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot.git
cp -r awesome-copilot/skills/github-issues .cursor/skills/github-issues   # project; ~/.cursor/skills for all projects

Source (checked Oct 7, 2026): code.claude.com/docs/en/skills (opens in a new tab), support.claude.com/en/articles/12512180-using-skills-in-claude (opens in a new tab), learn.chatgpt.com/docs/build-skills (opens in a new tab), cursor.com/docs/context/skills (opens in a new tab)

What this skill does

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, manage repository labels, set issue fields (dates, priority, custom fields), set issue types, manage issue workflows, link issues, add dependencies, or track blocked-by/blocking relationships.

When it triggers

  • Use this skill when users want to create bug reports, feature requests, or task issues, update existing issues, add labels/assignees/milestones, manage repository labels, set issue fields (dates, priority, custom fields), set issue types, m
  • Triggers on requests like "create an issue", "file a bug", "request a feature", "update issue X", "set the priority", "set the start date", "create a label", "rename a label", "list repo labels", "link issues", "add dependency", "blocked by
  • "create an issue"
  • "file a bug"
  • "request a feature"
  • "update issue X"
  • "set the priority"
  • "set the start date"

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FAQ

GitHub Issues FAQ

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What is the GitHub Issues skill?

GitHub Issues is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from github/awesome-copilot. Create, update, and manage GitHub issues using MCP tools. It works with Claude Code and GitHub Copilot and has 39,749 GitHub stars across a repository of 7 listed skills. Its SKILL.md lives at github.com/github/awesome-copilot/skills/github-issues.

How do I install the GitHub Issues skill?

Copy the github-issues folder (the one containing SKILL.md) into ~/.claude/skills/ for Claude Code, .agents/skills/ for Codex or .cursor/skills/ for Cursor. The agent picks it up automatically when a task matches its description.

Is the GitHub Issues skill free?

Yes. The repository is open source under the MIT license.

Is GitHub Issues maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 7, 2026. appsgit only lists skills from repositories with a commit in the last six months.