issue-compact

Consolidate a GitHub issue's title, body, and comments into a handoff-ready narrative.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0 --skill issue-compact
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: issue-compact
Source: https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0/tree/main/.claude/skills/issue-compact
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0 --skill issue-compact

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill consolidates a GitHub issue's title, body, and all comments into a single, well-organized handoff-ready narrative, preserving context while removing noise.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Consolidation: Merge the issue thread into a cohesive summary that captures decisions, rationale, blockers, and next steps.
  • Context Preservation: Retains essential context so a new owner can pick up where the discussion left off.
  • Handoff & Reporting: Produces a compact body suitable for pasting into a fresh issue or external notes.

Quick Start

Use the issue-compact skill on an active GitHub issue to generate a compact handoff-ready body.

Frequently Asked Questions about issue-compact

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a long GitHub issue thread for handoff?▼

To summarize a GitHub issue thread for handoff, you can consolidate the title, body, and comments into a single narrative. This preserves decisions, blockers, and next steps while removing noise for the new owner.

What is the best way to consolidate GitHub issues into a single report?▼

The best way to consolidate GitHub issues into a single report is to merge the thread into a cohesive summary. This captures essential context, rationale, and next steps, producing a compact body suitable for pasting into a fresh issue.

Can I preserve issue context and decisions when transferring work to a new owner?▼

Yes, you can preserve issue context and decisions when transferring work by consolidating the entire issue thread. This retains essential context so a new owner can pick up exactly where the previous discussion left off.

Does issue consolidation remove noise from GitHub comment threads?▼

Issue consolidation removes noise from GitHub comment threads by filtering out irrelevant discussion. It focuses on preserving decisions, rationale, and blockers to create a clean, well-organized handoff-ready narrative.

How do I prepare a compact GitHub issue body for external notes?▼

To prepare a compact GitHub issue body for external notes, consolidate the issue's title, body, and all comments. This process merges the discussion into a cohesive, handoff-ready summary that captures all critical context.