issues-comment

Append a chronological comment to an issue stored in .issues/*.toml.

Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/glhewett/public-skills --skill issues-comment
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: issues-comment
Source: https://github.com/glhewett/public-skills/tree/main/issues-comment
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/glhewett/public-skills --skill issues-comment

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines adding contextual comments to repository-tracked issues stored as TOML files, removing the need to manually open and edit files for simple annotations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Safe existence checks: Verifies the issue file exists before modifying to avoid accidental file creation.
  • Author and timestamped comments: Appends a [[comments]] TOML block with the current git user email and today's date for auditability.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to capture review notes, status updates, or collaboration comments directly in a repo-based issue tracker without a separate UI.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to add the comment "Starting work on this" to issue 1.

Frequently Asked Questions about issues-comment

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I append comments to a TOML issue file in a git repository?▼

To append comments to a TOML issue file, this Skill reads the existing .issues/*.toml file, appends a [[comments]] block with the author email and date, and stages the change using git tools for lightweight issue tracking.

What is the best way to add timestamped review notes to repo-based issue tracking?▼

Adding timestamped review notes to repo-based issue tracking is done by appending a [[comments]] TOML block containing the current git user email and today's date, ensuring auditability without a separate UI.

Can I use this to add status updates to an issue stored as a TOML file?▼

Yes, you can use this to add status updates to an issue stored as a TOML file by asking it to append a specific comment entry, which it safely validates and writes into the existing issue file structure.

Does this issue comment tool work with any TOML file or only specific issue formats?▼

This issue comment tool works specifically with repositories that store issues as .issues/*.toml files, performing existence checks before modifying to avoid accidental file creation outside this lightweight tracking format.

How to automate adding chronological comments to git tracked issues?▼

Automating chronological comments to git tracked issues involves using Glob, Read, Edit, and Bash tools to read the issue TOML, append a dated [[comments]] block with the git user email, and stage the change.

What happens if the issue file does not exist when adding a comment?▼

If the issue file does not exist when adding a comment, the Skill performs safe existence checks and aborts the modification to avoid accidental file creation, ensuring only valid issue TOML files are updated.