Github Read Issue

Q: What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Github Read Issue skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Github Read Issue is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at https://claudskills.com/learn/what-is-skill-md/.

Category: General · Sub-category: general-misc · Last updated: 2026-06-13

tool:github tool:jira

Fetches the full scope of a GitHub Issue — metadata, body sections, all comments, native sub-issue parent and children, linked PRs, related issues parsed from `Blocks/Blocked by/Relates to/Duplicates/Cloned from` lines, and any cross-repo references. Produces a consolidated context bundle that downstream agents consume so they never act on an issue in isolation. The GitHub counterpart of lisa:jira-read-ticket.

About this skill (catalog notes)

Github Read Issue includes explicit scope boundaries (an explicit 'when not to use' or 'out of scope' section); 6 code blocks for direct copy-paste. The SKILL.md runs to about 1,403 words, in the catalog's typical mid-range.

License: MIT
Original author: CodySwannGT
Indexed lastmod: 2026-06-13
Catalog position: General · general-misc
Indexed related skills: 10

How Github Read Issue fits the catalog

Github Read Issue sits in the General category under the general-misc sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.

These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.

From the source SKILL.md

Fetch the full scope of the issue AND its related graph. Downstream agents must never act on an issue in isolation — always call this skill first so they see blockers, sibling sub-issues, linked PRs, and historical comments.

What this skill does

Github Read Issue is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the general-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/github-read-issue/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

Who uses this skill

The Github Read Issue Claude Code skill is built for Claude Code users and developers across all disciplines looking for general-purpose AI assistance. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 118,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/github-read-issue
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/github-read-issue/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/github-read-issue/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/github-read-issue/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/github-read-issue/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\github-read-issue\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Github Read Issue Claude Code skill?

Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/github-read-issue/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.

What does the Github Read Issue skill do?

Is this skill free to install?

Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.

When should I use the Github Read Issue skill?

Use Github Read Issue when your Claude Code task falls under the General category — specifically in the general misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Github Read Issue" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.

What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Github Read Issue skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Github Read Issue is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

Attribution & license

Source: https://github.com/CodySwannGT/lisa/blob/05853e6ce16319386f642adcc8a55fefbb3a0ec2/plugins/src/base/skills/github-read-issue/SKILL.md
License: MIT
Author: CodySwannGT

Cite this skill

If you reference this skill in a blog post, paper, or documentation, you can cite it as:

APA

CodySwannGT. (2026). Github Read Issue [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/github-read-issue/

BibTeX

@misc{github-read-issue-2026,
  author    = {CodySwannGT},
  title     = {Github Read Issue [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/github-read-issue/}
}

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