github-issue-triage

Triage and categorize GitHub issues using Copilot MCP tools.

42|9|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/drvoss/everything-copilot-cli --skill github-issue-triage-drvoss
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issue-triage
Source: https://github.com/drvoss/everything-copilot-cli/tree/main/skills/copilot-exclusive/github-issue-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/drvoss/everything-copilot-cli --skill github-issue-triage-drvoss

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Triages and organizes GitHub issues at scale by leveraging Copilot MCP's list_issues, search_issues, and issue_read to automate triage, classification, and cross-linking with pull requests.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Uses Copilot MCP server tools to list, search, read, and link issues across repositories.
  • Automates backlog triage, duplicate detection, labeling, and status reporting.
  • Generates weekly triage reports and ensures traceability between issues and PRs.

Quick Start

Triaging a backlog of open issues across repositories by classifying, labeling, and linking them to relevant pull requests.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-issue-triage

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub issue triage across multiple repositories?▼

Automate GitHub issue triage by using Copilot MCP tools like list_issues, search_issues, and issue_read to filter, categorize, and label backlogs at scale across repositories or organizations.

Can I detect duplicate issues and link them to pull requests using MCP?▼

Yes, you can detect duplicate issues and link them to relevant pull requests by leveraging Copilot MCP server tools to read, cross-reference, and establish traceability between issues and PRs.

What is the best way to generate weekly triage reports for a GitHub backlog?▼

Generate weekly triage reports by using Copilot MCP endpoints to read, filter, and classify open issues, optionally tracking state with a per-session SQL database for organized status reporting.

Do I need a SQL database to categorize issues with Copilot MCP tools?▼

A SQL database is optional for categorizing issues. While Copilot MCP tools handle reading and labeling issues at scale, the per-session SQL database provides optional state tracking for triage progress.

Does this automated issue labeling work for an entire GitHub organization?▼

Yes, automated issue labeling and classification work for an entire GitHub organization by leveraging Copilot MCP list_issues and search_issues endpoints to triage backlogs across multiple repositories at scale.