Add sub-issues, issue types, projects, and issue fields guidance to github-issues skill (#884)

* Add issue fields, issue types, and list_issue_types to github-issues skill

- Add list_issue_types to available MCP tools table
- Add type parameter to optional parameters with guidance
- Expand issue types section: MCP tools (preferred) + GraphQL (advanced)
- Document org-level type discovery, create/update with type, GraphQL mutations
- Add issue fields section: discover, read, set via GraphQL
- Note required GraphQL-Features headers (issue_fields, issue_types)
- Update skill description to mention fields, types, dates, priority

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

* Add Projects V2 guidance to github-issues skill

Include MCP tools (projects_list, projects_get, projects_write) and
GraphQL examples for project item management.

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

* Add sub-issues section, move issue fields to end with preview note

- Add Sub-Issues and Parent Issues section (MCP, REST, GraphQL)
- Add issue_read tool to MCP tools table
- Move Issue Fields to last section with private preview callout
- Link to community discussion for requesting access

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

* Prefer issue types over labels for categorization

Update guidance and examples to use type parameter (Bug, Feature)
instead of equivalent labels when issue types are available.

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

* Prefer issue fields over project fields for metadata

Issue fields live on the issue and travel across projects.
Project fields are scoped to a single project.

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

* Add issue dependencies (blocked by/blocking) section

Covers REST endpoints (list, add, remove) and GraphQL
(blockedBy, blocking, issueDependenciesSummary, mutations).
Also documents tracked issues read-only fields.

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

* Add project discovery workflow for progress reports

Teach agents how to find projects by name, discover fields
and iterations, paginate items, and build status breakdowns.

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

* Generate updated skill listing after SKILL.md changes

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

* Split skill into reference files per reviewer feedback

Move sub-issues, dependencies, issue types, projects, and issue fields
into separate references/ files. Main SKILL.md now contains core MCP
workflow and a capability table pointing to each reference. This way
the agent only loads the knowledge it needs for the specific task.

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

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Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

Author: labudis

docs/README.skills.md

@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ See [CONTRIBUTING.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md#adding-skills) for guidelines on how to
 | [git-commit](../skills/git-commit/SKILL.md) | Execute git commit with conventional commit message analysis, intelligent staging, and message generation. Use when user asks to commit changes, create a git commit, or mentions "/commit". Supports: (1) Auto-detecting type and scope from changes, (2) Generating conventional commit messages from diff, (3) Interactive commit with optional type/scope/description overrides, (4) Intelligent file staging for logical grouping | None |
 | [git-flow-branch-creator](../skills/git-flow-branch-creator/SKILL.md) | Intelligent Git Flow branch creator that analyzes git status/diff and creates appropriate branches following the nvie Git Flow branching model. | None |
 | [github-copilot-starter](../skills/github-copilot-starter/SKILL.md) | Set up complete GitHub Copilot configuration for a new project based on technology stack | None |
-| [github-issues](../skills/github-issues/SKILL.md) | Create, update, and manage GitHub issues using MCP tools. Use this skill when users want to create bug reports, feature requests, or task issues, update existing issues, add labels/assignees/milestones, or manage issue workflows. Triggers on requests like "create an issue", "file a bug", "request a feature", "update issue X", or any GitHub issue management task. | `references/templates.md` |
+| [github-issues](../skills/github-issues/SKILL.md) | Create, update, and manage GitHub issues using MCP tools. Use this skill when users want to create bug reports, feature requests, or task issues, update existing issues, add labels/assignees/milestones, set issue fields (dates, priority, custom fields), set issue types, or manage issue workflows. Triggers on requests like "create an issue", "file a bug", "request a feature", "update issue X", "set the priority", "set the start date", or any GitHub issue management task. | `references/dependencies.md`<br />`references/issue-fields.md`<br />`references/issue-types.md`<br />`references/projects.md`<br />`references/sub-issues.md`<br />`references/templates.md` |
 | [go-mcp-server-generator](../skills/go-mcp-server-generator/SKILL.md) | Generate a complete Go MCP server project with proper structure, dependencies, and implementation using the official github.com/modelcontextprotocol/go-sdk. | None |
 | [image-manipulation-image-magick](../skills/image-manipulation-image-magick/SKILL.md) | Process and manipulate images using ImageMagick. Supports resizing, format conversion, batch processing, and retrieving image metadata. Use when working with images, creating thumbnails, resizing wallpapers, or performing batch image operations. | None |
 | [import-infrastructure-as-code](../skills/import-infrastructure-as-code/SKILL.md) | Import existing Azure resources into Terraform using Azure CLI discovery and Azure Verified Modules (AVM). Use when asked to reverse-engineer live Azure infrastructure, generate Infrastructure as Code from existing subscriptions/resource groups/resource IDs, map dependencies, derive exact import addresses from downloaded module source, prevent configuration drift, and produce AVM-based Terraform files ready for validation and planning across any Azure resource type. | None |

skills/github-issues/SKILL.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: github-issues
-description: 'Create, update, and manage GitHub issues using MCP tools. Use this skill when users want to create bug reports, feature requests, or task issues, update existing issues, add labels/assignees/milestones, or manage issue workflows. Triggers on requests like "create an issue", "file a bug", "request a feature", "update issue X", or any GitHub issue management task.'
+description: 'Create, update, and manage GitHub issues using MCP tools. Use this skill when users want to create bug reports, feature requests, or task issues, update existing issues, add labels/assignees/milestones, set issue fields (dates, priority, custom fields), set issue types, or manage issue workflows. Triggers on requests like "create an issue", "file a bug", "request a feature", "update issue X", "set the priority", "set the start date", or any GitHub issue management task.'
 ---
 
 # GitHub Issues
@@ -17,6 +17,11 @@ Manage GitHub issues using the `@modelcontextprotocol/server-github` MCP server.
 | `mcp__github__search_issues` | Search issues |
 | `mcp__github__add_issue_comment` | Add comments |
 | `mcp__github__list_issues` | List repository issues |
+| `mcp__github__list_issue_types` | List available issue types for an organization |
+| `mcp__github__issue_read` | Read issue details, sub-issues, comments, labels |
+| `mcp__github__projects_list` | List projects, project fields, project items, status updates |
+| `mcp__github__projects_get` | Get details of a project, field, item, or status update |
+| `mcp__github__projects_write` | Add/update/delete project items, create status updates |
 
 ## Workflow
 
@@ -43,8 +48,13 @@ body: structured markdown content
 labels: ["bug", "enhancement", "documentation", ...]
 assignees: ["username1", "username2"]
 milestone: milestone number (integer)
+type: issue type name (e.g., "Bug", "Feature", "Task", "Epic")
 ```
 
+**Issue types** are organization-level metadata. Before using `type`, call `mcp__github__list_issue_types` with the org name to discover available types. If the org has no issue types configured, omit the parameter.
+
+**Prefer issue types over labels for categorization.** When issue types are available (e.g., Bug, Feature, Task), use the `type` parameter instead of applying equivalent labels like `bug` or `enhancement`. Issue types are the canonical way to categorize issues on GitHub. Only fall back to labels when the org has no issue types configured.
+
 ### Title Guidelines
 
 - Start with type prefix when useful: `[Bug]`, `[Feature]`, `[Docs]`
@@ -89,7 +99,7 @@ State values: `open`, `closed`
   "repo": "awesome-copilot",
   "title": "[Bug] Login page crashes when using SSO",
   "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.",
-  "labels": ["bug"]
+  "type": "Bug"
 }
 ```
 
@@ -104,7 +114,8 @@ State values: `open`, `closed`
   "repo": "awesome-copilot",
   "title": "[Feature] Add dark mode support",
   "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.",
-  "labels": ["enhancement", "high-priority"]
+  "type": "Feature",
+  "labels": ["high-priority"]
 }
 ```
 
@@ -130,3 +141,15 @@ Use these standard labels when applicable:
 - 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
+
+## Extended Capabilities
+
+The following features require REST or GraphQL APIs beyond the basic MCP tools. Each is documented in its own reference file so the agent only loads the knowledge it needs.
+
+| Capability | When to use | Reference |
+|------------|-------------|-----------|
+| Sub-issues & parent issues | Breaking work into hierarchical tasks | [references/sub-issues.md](references/sub-issues.md) |
+| Issue dependencies | Tracking blocked-by / blocking relationships | [references/dependencies.md](references/dependencies.md) |
+| Issue types (advanced) | GraphQL operations beyond MCP `list_issue_types` / `type` param | [references/issue-types.md](references/issue-types.md) |
+| Projects V2 | Project boards, progress reports, field management | [references/projects.md](references/projects.md) |
+| Issue fields | Custom metadata: dates, priority, text, numbers (private preview) | [references/issue-fields.md](references/issue-fields.md) |

skills/github-issues/references/dependencies.md

@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+# Issue Dependencies (Blocked By / Blocking)
+
+Dependencies let you mark that an issue is blocked by another issue. This creates a formal dependency relationship visible in the UI and trackable via API. No MCP tools exist for dependencies; use REST or GraphQL directly.
+
+## Using REST API
+
+**List issues blocking this issue:**
+```
+GET /repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues/{issue_number}/dependencies/blocked_by
+```
+
+**Add a blocking dependency:**
+```
+POST /repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues/{issue_number}/dependencies/blocked_by
+Body: { "issue_id": 12345 }
+```
+
+The `issue_id` is the numeric issue **ID** (not the issue number).
+
+**Remove a blocking dependency:**
+```
+DELETE /repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues/{issue_number}/dependencies/blocked_by/{issue_id}
+```
+
+## Using GraphQL
+
+**Read dependencies:**
+```graphql
+{
+  repository(owner: "OWNER", name: "REPO") {
+    issue(number: 123) {
+      blockedBy(first: 10) { nodes { number title state } }
+      blocking(first: 10) { nodes { number title state } }
+      issueDependenciesSummary { blockedBy blocking totalBlockedBy totalBlocking }
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Add a dependency:**
+```graphql
+mutation {
+  addBlockedBy(input: {
+    issueId: "BLOCKED_ISSUE_NODE_ID"
+    blockingIssueId: "BLOCKING_ISSUE_NODE_ID"
+  }) {
+    blockedByIssue { number title }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Remove a dependency:**
+```graphql
+mutation {
+  removeBlockedBy(input: {
+    issueId: "BLOCKED_ISSUE_NODE_ID"
+    blockingIssueId: "BLOCKING_ISSUE_NODE_ID"
+  }) {
+    blockedByIssue { number title }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Tracked issues (read-only)
+
+Task-list tracking relationships are available via GraphQL as read-only fields:
+
+- `trackedIssues(first: N)` - issues tracked in this issue's task list
+- `trackedInIssues(first: N)` - issues whose task lists reference this issue
+
+These are set automatically when issues are referenced in task lists (`- [ ] #123`). There are no mutations to manage them.

skills/github-issues/references/issue-fields.md

@@ -0,0 +1,127 @@
+# Issue Fields (GraphQL, Private Preview)
+
+> **Private preview:** Issue fields are currently in private preview. Request access at https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/175366
+
+Issue fields are custom metadata (dates, text, numbers, single-select) defined at the organization level and set per-issue. They are separate from labels, milestones, and assignees. Common examples: Start Date, Target Date, Priority, Impact, Effort.
+
+**Important:** All issue field queries and mutations require the `GraphQL-Features: issue_fields` HTTP header. Without it, the fields are not visible in the schema.
+
+**Prefer issue fields over project fields.** When you need to set metadata like dates, priority, or status on an issue, use issue fields (which live on the issue itself) rather than project fields (which live on a project item). Issue fields travel with the issue across projects and views, while project fields are scoped to a single project. Only use project fields when issue fields are not available or when the field is project-specific (e.g., sprint iterations).
+
+## Discovering available fields
+
+Fields are defined at the org level. List them before trying to set values:
+
+```graphql
+# Header: GraphQL-Features: issue_fields
+{
+  organization(login: "OWNER") {
+    issueFields(first: 30) {
+      nodes {
+        __typename
+        ... on IssueFieldDate { id name }
+        ... on IssueFieldText { id name }
+        ... on IssueFieldNumber { id name }
+        ... on IssueFieldSingleSelect { id name options { id name color } }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+Field types: `IssueFieldDate`, `IssueFieldText`, `IssueFieldNumber`, `IssueFieldSingleSelect`.
+
+For single-select fields, you need the option `id` (not the name) to set values.
+
+## Reading field values on an issue
+
+```graphql
+# Header: GraphQL-Features: issue_fields
+{
+  repository(owner: "OWNER", name: "REPO") {
+    issue(number: 123) {
+      issueFieldValues(first: 20) {
+        nodes {
+          __typename
+          ... on IssueFieldDateValue {
+            value
+            field { ... on IssueFieldDate { id name } }
+          }
+          ... on IssueFieldTextValue {
+            value
+            field { ... on IssueFieldText { id name } }
+          }
+          ... on IssueFieldNumberValue {
+            value
+            field { ... on IssueFieldNumber { id name } }
+          }
+          ... on IssueFieldSingleSelectValue {
+            name
+            color
+            field { ... on IssueFieldSingleSelect { id name } }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Setting field values
+
+Use `setIssueFieldValue` to set one or more fields at once. You need the issue's node ID and the field IDs from the discovery query above.
+
+```graphql
+# Header: GraphQL-Features: issue_fields
+mutation {
+  setIssueFieldValue(input: {
+    issueId: "ISSUE_NODE_ID"
+    issueFields: [
+      { fieldId: "IFD_xxx", dateValue: "2026-04-15" }
+      { fieldId: "IFT_xxx", textValue: "some text" }
+      { fieldId: "IFN_xxx", numberValue: 3.0 }
+      { fieldId: "IFSS_xxx", singleSelectOptionId: "OPTION_ID" }
+    ]
+  }) {
+    issue { id title }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+Each entry in `issueFields` takes a `fieldId` plus exactly one value parameter:
+
+| Field type | Value parameter | Format |
+|-----------|----------------|--------|
+| Date | `dateValue` | ISO 8601 date string, e.g. `"2026-04-15"` |
+| Text | `textValue` | String |
+| Number | `numberValue` | Float |
+| Single select | `singleSelectOptionId` | ID from the field's `options` list |
+
+To clear a field value, set `delete: true` instead of a value parameter.
+
+## Workflow for setting fields
+
+1. **Discover fields** - query the org's `issueFields` to get field IDs and option IDs
+2. **Get the issue node ID** - from `repository.issue.id`
+3. **Set values** - call `setIssueFieldValue` with the issue node ID and field entries
+4. **Batch when possible** - multiple fields can be set in a single mutation call
+
+## Example: Set dates and priority on an issue
+
+```bash
+gh api graphql \
+  -H "GraphQL-Features: issue_fields" \
+  -f query='
+mutation {
+  setIssueFieldValue(input: {
+    issueId: "I_kwDOxxx"
+    issueFields: [
+      { fieldId: "IFD_startDate", dateValue: "2026-04-01" }
+      { fieldId: "IFD_targetDate", dateValue: "2026-04-30" }
+      { fieldId: "IFSS_priority", singleSelectOptionId: "OPTION_P1" }
+    ]
+  }) {
+    issue { id title }
+  }
+}'
+```

skills/github-issues/references/issue-types.md

@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+# Issue Types (Advanced GraphQL)
+
+Issue types (Bug, Feature, Task, Epic, etc.) are defined at the **organization** level and inherited by repositories. They categorize issues beyond labels.
+
+For basic usage, the MCP tools handle issue types natively. Call `mcp__github__list_issue_types` to discover types, and pass `type: "Bug"` to `mcp__github__create_issue` or `mcp__github__update_issue`. This reference covers advanced GraphQL operations.
+
+## GraphQL Feature Header
+
+All GraphQL issue type operations require the `GraphQL-Features: issue_types` HTTP header.
+
+## List types (org or repo level)
+
+```graphql
+# Header: GraphQL-Features: issue_types
+{
+  organization(login: "OWNER") {
+    issueTypes(first: 20) {
+      nodes { id name color description isEnabled }
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+Types can also be listed per-repo via `repository.issueTypes` or looked up by name via `repository.issueType(name: "Bug")`.
+
+## Read an issue's type
+
+```graphql
+# Header: GraphQL-Features: issue_types
+{
+  repository(owner: "OWNER", name: "REPO") {
+    issue(number: 123) {
+      issueType { id name color }
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Set type on an existing issue
+
+```graphql
+# Header: GraphQL-Features: issue_types
+mutation {
+  updateIssueIssueType(input: {
+    issueId: "ISSUE_NODE_ID"
+    issueTypeId: "IT_xxx"
+  }) {
+    issue { id issueType { name } }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Create issue with type
+
+```graphql
+# Header: GraphQL-Features: issue_types
+mutation {
+  createIssue(input: {
+    repositoryId: "REPO_NODE_ID"
+    title: "Fix login bug"
+    issueTypeId: "IT_xxx"
+  }) {
+    issue { id number issueType { name } }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+To clear the type, set `issueTypeId` to `null`.
+
+## Available colors
+
+`GRAY`, `BLUE`, `GREEN`, `YELLOW`, `ORANGE`, `RED`, `PINK`, `PURPLE`