/address-github-comments

name: address-github-comments
description: "Use when you need to address review or issue comments on an open GitHub Pull Request using the gh CLI."
risk: critical
source: community
date_added: "2026-02-27"

Address GitHub Comments

Overview

Efficiently address PR review comments or issue feedback using the GitHub CLI (`gh`). This skill ensures all feedback is addressed systematically.

Prerequisites

Ensure `gh` is authenticated.

gh auth status

If not logged in, run `gh auth login`.

Workflow

1. Inspect Comments

Fetch the comments for the current branch's PR.

gh pr view --comments

Or use a custom script if available to list threads.

2. Categorize and Plan

• List the comments and review threads.
• Propose a fix for each.
• **Wait for user confirmation** on which comments to address first if there are many.

3. Apply Fixes

Apply the code changes for the selected comments.

4. Respond to Comments

Once fixed, respond to the threads as resolved.

gh pr comment <PR_NUMBER> --body "Addressed in latest commit."

Common Mistakes

• **Applying fixes without understanding context**: Always read the surrounding code of a comment.
• **Not verifying auth**: Check `gh auth status` before starting.

When to Use

This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.

Limitations

• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
• Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.