rule-github-issues

Validate GitHub issue, PR, and workflow templates against repository conventions.

1|1|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/btabaska/simpler-grants-documentation-automation --skill rule-github-issues
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Skill: rule-github-issues
Source: https://github.com/btabaska/simpler-grants-documentation-automation/tree/main/.claude/skills/rule-github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/btabaska/simpler-grants-documentation-automation --skill rule-github-issues

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill ensures that GitHub issues, pull requests, and workflow templates follow a consistent set of conventions across repositories by codifying documented rules into automated checks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Template enforcement: verify issue templates, PR templates, and workflow files adhere to the project's standards.
  • Labeling and triage consistency: enforce canonical label usage and ADR references to guide triage decisions.
  • Change-correctness guarantees: ensure PR titles use conventional-commit-style prefixes and that linked issues are properly referenced.

Quick Start

Apply the GitHub conventions rules to a repository to validate issue/PR templates and workflow configurations.

Frequently Asked Questions about rule-github-issues

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce GitHub issue template conventions across multiple repositories?▼

To enforce GitHub issue template conventions, you can apply automated validation rules that check files matching .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/**/* to ensure they include required fields like name, description, labels, and body.

What should a pull request template include for consistent code review?▼

A pull request template should include a summary, linked issue references, testing notes, and accessibility and privacy checks to maintain consistency and guide code review processes.

How do I validate canonical label usage and ADR references in GitHub workflows?▼

Validating canonical label usage and ADR references involves checking .github/workflows/**/*.yml and documentation/**/*.md files to ensure labels and architecture decision records are consistently applied across repositories.

Can I automate checks for conventional commit prefixes in PR titles?▼

Yes, automating checks for conventional commit prefixes in PR titles ensures change-correctness by verifying that linked issues are properly referenced and titles adhere to project standards.

What is the best way to standardize GitHub workflow file configurations?▼

The best way to standardize GitHub workflow file configurations is to codify documented rules into automated checks that validate .github/workflows/**/*.yml files against your project's specific template conventions.

Why do my GitHub issue templates fail validation checks?▼

GitHub issue templates fail validation checks when they omit required structural elements such as the template name, description, labels, or body fields defined by your repository's conventions.