GitHub Improvement Proposal Generator Skill
This skill generates a well-structured improvement/enhancement proposal for GitHub issues based on the conversation context and saves it to temp/gh_issues/YYMMDD-<short-issue-name>.md. This skill is specifically designed for improvements and enhancements - not for bug reports or error fixes.
Purpose
When invoked, this skill extracts improvement information from the current conversation and creates a standardized GitHub enhancement proposal document.
Use this skill for:
- •Feature enhancements or improvements
- •Code refactoring or restructuring
- •Performance optimizations
- •Architecture improvements
- •Tool migrations (e.g., migrating MCP tools to
direct_api_call) - •API consolidation or simplification
- •Documentation improvements
- •Testing improvements
Do NOT use this skill for:
- •Bugs, errors, or broken functionality
- •Incorrect behavior or unexpected results
- •System failures or crashes
Workflow
1. Extract Issue Information
Review the conversation to identify:
- •The improvement or enhancement being proposed
- •Current state and its limitations
- •Motivation and benefits of the improvement
- •Proposed changes at a conceptual level
- •Expected outcomes or impact
2. Generate Filename
Create a filename using the pattern:
temp/gh_issues/YYMMDD-<short-issue-name-with-dashes>.md
Where:
- •
YYMMDD: Current date in 2-digit year, month, day format (e.g.,260128for January 28, 2026) - •
<short-issue-name-with-dashes>: A brief, descriptive name using lowercase letters and dashes (e.g.,migrate-logs-to-direct-api,optimize-pagination-logic,consolidate-nft-tools)
Example: temp/gh_issues/260128-migrate-logs-to-direct-api.md
3. Create Issue Document
Write a Markdown document with the following sections:
# [Brief Title of the Improvement] ## Description [Short description of the improvement - 2-3 sentences summarizing what is being proposed] ## Motivation [Clear explanation of why this improvement is needed - what problems does it solve, what benefits does it provide] ## Current State [Description of how things work currently, including any limitations or pain points] ## Proposed Changes [High-level description of what should change conceptually. Focus on WHAT changes, not HOW to implement them. Avoid step-by-step implementation details, specific file paths, or granular action items. Keep it strategic and outcome-focused.] ## Expected Benefits [List of concrete benefits that will result from this improvement - can include improved performance, better maintainability, reduced complexity, etc.]
Example of well-formed "Proposed Changes" section:
## Proposed Changes - Transition the standalone tool to a handler-based architecture consistent with similar tools - Maintain backward compatibility by preserving the REST API endpoint with deprecation notices - Consolidate response processing logic within the dispatcher pattern - Update all references in documentation and integration examples to reflect the new approach
4. Content Guidelines
MUST INCLUDE:
- •Short description (2-3 sentences)
- •Motivation explaining why the improvement is needed
- •Current state description showing what exists today
- •Proposed changes (clear, organized list describing what should change)
- •Expected benefits (concrete outcomes)
MUST NOT INCLUDE:
- •Detailed code implementation or snippets
- •Specific file paths or module names (e.g.,
blockscout_mcp_server/tools/direct_api/handlers/x_handler.py) - •Step-by-step implementation checklists (e.g., "1. Create X, 2. Update Y, 3. Delete Z")
- •Granular action items for each file or component
- •Function names, decorator names, or code structure details
- •Line-by-line diffs or patches
- •Test case implementations or test file locations
- •Documentation file names or specific sections to update
STYLE GUIDELINES:
- •Focus on "what" should change and "why" it matters, not "how" to implement it in detail
- •Use lists and structured formatting for clarity
- •Be specific enough to be actionable but general enough to allow implementation flexibility
- •Avoid prescriptive implementation details - leave room for refinement during development
- •Keep "Proposed Changes" to 3-6 high-level points maximum
- •Each point should describe an outcome or conceptual change, not an implementation task
PROPOSED CHANGES - GOOD EXAMPLES:
✓ "Consolidate transaction-related tools under a unified dispatcher pattern"
✓ "Deprecate the dedicated tool in favor of the generic direct_api_call interface"
✓ "Preserve existing response processing logic while relocating it to a handler"
✓ "Update documentation to reflect the new tool architecture"
PROPOSED CHANGES - BAD EXAMPLES:
✗ "Create handler module at blockscout_mcp_server/tools/direct_api/handlers/x_handler.py with @register_handler decorator"
✗ "Update REST API in api/routes.py to return deprecation response with 410 status code"
✗ "Remove import of transaction_summary function from server.py"
✗ "Migrate tests: Delete test_transaction_summary.py and create new handler tests"
5. Output Confirmation
After creating the file, confirm:
- •The full path where the file was created
- •A brief summary of the improvement documented
Example Usage
When the user says:
/gh-issue-improvement
You should:
- •Review the conversation for improvement details
- •Generate filename like
temp/gh_issues/260128-consolidate-transaction-tools.md - •Create the issue document with all required sections
- •Confirm creation with: "Created GitHub improvement proposal at temp/gh_issues/260128-consolidate-transaction-tools.md"
Example Improvements
This skill can document various types of improvements:
- •Tool Migration: Migrating an MCP tool to use
direct_api_callhandler pattern - •Refactoring: Consolidating duplicate code into shared utilities
- •Performance: Optimizing caching strategies or reducing API calls
- •Architecture: Restructuring modules for better separation of concerns
- •API Changes: Simplifying or consolidating API endpoints
- •Testing: Adding comprehensive test coverage for a module
- •Documentation: Improving inline documentation or user guides
Notes
- •The skill is designed for improvements discussed during development planning or code reviews
- •If insufficient information exists in the conversation, ask the user for clarification before generating the document
- •CRITICAL: Keep proposed changes conceptual and strategic - avoid prescriptive implementation details
- •Before writing "Proposed Changes", review the GOOD vs BAD examples above to ensure appropriate level of abstraction
- •Think: "What outcomes do we want?" not "What steps should we take?"
- •If you find yourself writing file paths, function names, or numbered checklists, you're being too prescriptive
- •Focus on the value proposition - make it clear why this improvement matters