github-create-issue

name: github-create-issue description: Create GitHub issues with proper formatting, labels, and details. target: github_agent

GitHub Create Issue

When to Use

• User asks to "create an issue"
• User asks to "file a bug report"
• User asks to "open a ticket"
• User describes a problem they want tracked
• User wants to suggest a feature or improvement

Tools

GITHUB_CREATE_AN_ISSUE

Create a new issue in a GitHub repository.

Required parameters:

• owner: Repository owner (username or organization)
• repo: Repository name
• title: Issue title (clear, concise)

Optional parameters:

• body: Detailed description (supports Markdown)
• labels: Array of label names (e.g., ["bug", "high-priority"])
• assignees: Array of usernames to assign

GITHUB_LIST_REPOSITORIES_FOR_THE_AUTHENTICATED_USER

List user's repositories (for finding the right repo).

Useful for:

• Finding which repo to create issue in
• Checking repo names

GITHUB_LIST_REPOSITORY_ISSUES

List existing issues (check for duplicates).

Useful for:

• Avoiding duplicate issues
• Finding related issues
• Checking issue status

GITHUB_GET_AN_ISSUE

Get details of a specific issue.

GITHUB_UPDATE_AN_ISSUE

Modify existing issue (add labels, change status, etc.)

Workflow

Step 1: Gather Information

Before creating, collect:

1. Repository: Which repo? (ask if unclear)
2. Title: Brief, clear summary
3. Description: Detailed explanation including:
   • What happened / expected behavior
   • Steps to reproduce (for bugs)
   • Environment details
   • Screenshots/logs if applicable
4. Labels: Appropriate labels
   • Bugs: "bug", "bug-report"
   • Features: "enhancement", "feature-request"
   • Priority: "high-priority", "low-priority"
   • Status: "help-wanted", "good-first-issue"
5. Assignee: Who should handle it? (optional)

Step 2: Check for Duplicates

• Use GITHUB_LIST_REPOSITORY_ISSUES to search
• Link to related issues in description
• Avoid duplicates

Step 3: Create Issue

Call GITHUB_CREATE_AN_ISSUE with all gathered info.

Step 4: Present Confirmation

Show user:

• Issue number (#123)
• Full URL to issue
• Labels applied
• Assignees (if any)

Issue Templates (Use These Formats)

Bug Report

## Description
Brief description of the bug

## Steps to Reproduce
1. Go to '...'
2. Click on '...'
3. See error

## Expected Behavior
What should happen

## Actual Behavior
What actually happened

## Screenshots
If applicable

## Environment
- OS: [e.g., macOS 14.0]
- Browser: [e.g., Chrome 120]

Feature Request

## Feature Description
Clear description of the feature

## Problem Solved
What problem does this solve?

## Proposed Solution
How should it work?

## Alternatives Considered
Other approaches considered

Important Rules

1. Confirm before creating - Show user the issue first
2. Use templates - Follow bug report / feature request formats
3. Add relevant labels - Helps with triage
4. Be descriptive - Include all relevant details
5. Check permissions - Ensure user has repo access
6. Verify repo - Confirm correct repository

Tips

• Use Markdown for formatting
• Include code snippets if relevant
• Add steps for reproducibility
• Be specific in titles
• Link related issues