GitHub Issues

Manage GitHub issues using the @modelcontextprotocol/server-github MCP server.

Available MCP Tools

Workflow

1. Determine action: Create, update, or query?
2. Gather context: Get repo info, existing labels, milestones if needed
3. Structure content: Use appropriate template from references/templates.md
4. Execute: Call the appropriate MCP tool
5. Confirm: Report the issue URL to user

Creating Issues

Required Parameters

owner: repository owner (org or user)
repo: repository name  
title: clear, actionable title
body: structured markdown content

Optional Parameters

labels: ["bug", "enhancement", "documentation", ...]
assignees: ["username1", "username2"]
milestone: milestone number (integer)

Title Guidelines

• Start with type prefix when useful: [Bug], [Feature], [Docs]
• Be specific and actionable
• Keep under 72 characters
• Examples:
  • [Bug] Login fails with SSO enabled
  • [Feature] Add dark mode support
  • Add unit tests for auth module

Body Structure

Always use the templates in references/templates.md. Choose based on issue type:

Updating Issues

Use mcp__github__update_issue with:

owner, repo, issue_number (required)
title, body, state, labels, assignees, milestone (optional - only changed fields)

State values: open, closed

Examples

Example 1: Bug Report

User: “Create a bug issue - the login page crashes when using SSO”

Action: Call mcp__github__create_issue with:

1{
2  "owner": "github",
3  "repo": "awesome-copilot",
4  "title": "[Bug] Login page crashes when using SSO",
5  "body": "## Description\nThe login page crashes when users attempt to authenticate using SSO.\n\n## Steps to Reproduce\n1. Navigate to login page\n2. Click 'Sign in with SSO'\n3. Page crashes\n\n## Expected Behavior\nSSO authentication should complete and redirect to dashboard.\n\n## Actual Behavior\nPage becomes unresponsive and displays error.\n\n## Environment\n- Browser: [To be filled]\n- OS: [To be filled]\n\n## Additional Context\nReported by user.",
6  "labels": ["bug"]
7}

Example 2: Feature Request

User: “Create a feature request for dark mode with high priority”

Action: Call mcp__github__create_issue with:

1{
2  "owner": "github",
3  "repo": "awesome-copilot",
4  "title": "[Feature] Add dark mode support",
5  "body": "## Summary\nAdd dark mode theme option for improved user experience and accessibility.\n\n## Motivation\n- Reduces eye strain in low-light environments\n- Increasingly expected by users\n- Improves accessibility\n\n## Proposed Solution\nImplement theme toggle with system preference detection.\n\n## Acceptance Criteria\n- [ ] Toggle switch in settings\n- [ ] Persists user preference\n- [ ] Respects system preference by default\n- [ ] All UI components support both themes\n\n## Alternatives Considered\nNone specified.\n\n## Additional Context\nHigh priority request.",
6  "labels": ["enhancement", "high-priority"]
7}

Common Labels

Use these standard labels when applicable:

Tips

• Always confirm the repository context before creating issues
• Ask for missing critical information rather than guessing
• Link related issues when known: Related to #123
• For updates, fetch current issue first to preserve unchanged fields