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/git:analyze-issue - Issue Analysis
Analyze a GitHub issue and create a detailed technical specification.
Claude Code Knowledge Pack7/10/2026
Overview
/git:analyze-issue - Issue Analysis
Analyze a GitHub issue and create a detailed technical specification.
- Purpose - Transform issues into actionable development tasks
- Output - Technical specification with requirements
/git:analyze-issue <issue-number>
Arguments
Issue number (e.g., 42) - required.
How It Works
- Issue Fetching: Retrieves issue details from GitHub
- Requirements Extraction: Identifies user stories and acceptance criteria
- Technical Analysis: Determines APIs, data models, and dependencies
- Task Breakdown: Creates actionable subtasks
- Complexity Assessment: Estimates implementation effort
Usage Examples
# Analyze issue before starting work
> /git:analyze-issue 123
# Use with SDD workflow
> /git:analyze-issue 123
> /sdd:01-specify
# Plan sprint work
> /git:load-issues
> /git:analyze-issue 45
> /git:analyze-issue 67
Best Practices
- Analyze before coding - Understand requirements first
- Check issue completeness - Request clarification if needed
- Note dependencies - Identify related issues or PRs
- Use for planning - Helps estimate and prioritize work