github-project-board
Synchronize AI swarms with GitHub Projects for visual task management and progress tracking. Use for project board automation, task synchronization, sprint management, and team coordination with GitHub Projects.
Best use case
github-project-board is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Synchronize AI swarms with GitHub Projects for visual task management and progress tracking. Use for project board automation, task synchronization, sprint management, and team coordination with GitHub Projects.
Teams using github-project-board should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/project-board/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How github-project-board Compares
| Feature / Agent | github-project-board | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Synchronize AI swarms with GitHub Projects for visual task management and progress tracking. Use for project board automation, task synchronization, sprint management, and team coordination with GitHub Projects.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Github Project Board ## Overview This skill enables synchronization between AI swarms and GitHub Projects for visual task management, progress tracking, and team coordination. It provides bidirectional sync, automated card management, and comprehensive project analytics. **Key Capabilities:** - Bidirectional sync between swarm tasks and project cards - Automated card movement based on task status - Real-time progress tracking and visualization - Sprint management and velocity tracking - Team workload distribution and analytics ## Quick Start ```bash # List your GitHub Projects gh project list --owner @me # Get project ID PROJECT_ID=$(gh project list --owner @me --format json | \ jq -r '.projects[] | select(.title == "Development Board") | .number') # Add an issue to the project gh project item-add $PROJECT_ID --owner @me \ --url "https://github.com/$REPO/issues/123" # List project items gh project item-list $PROJECT_ID --owner @me --format json ``` ## When to Use - **Task Visualization**: Creating visual boards for swarm tasks - **Sprint Planning**: Managing sprints with automated tracking - **Progress Tracking**: Real-time updates on task completion - **Team Coordination**: Distributing work across team members - **Reporting**: Generating analytics and status reports ## Related Skills - [github-swarm-issue](../github-swarm-issue/SKILL.md) - Issue-based coordination - [github-swarm-pr](../github-swarm-pr/SKILL.md) - PR management - [github-sync](../github-sync/SKILL.md) - Repository synchronization --- ## Version History - **1.0.0** (2026-01-02): Initial skill conversion from project-board-sync agent ## Sub-Skills - [1. Board Initialization (+3)](1-board-initialization/SKILL.md) - [1. Board Organization (+3)](1-board-organization/SKILL.md) - [Common Issues](common-issues/SKILL.md) ## Sub-Skills - [Status Mapping (+1)](status-mapping/SKILL.md) - [Swarm-Board Synchronization (+1)](swarm-board-synchronization/SKILL.md) - [Auto-Assignment Rules (+1)](auto-assignment-rules/SKILL.md) - [Generate Board Analytics](generate-board-analytics/SKILL.md) - [Summary](summary/SKILL.md) - [Status Distribution](status-distribution/SKILL.md) - [KPI Tracking](kpi-tracking/SKILL.md) - [Configuration Options](configuration-options/SKILL.md)
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