How to automate issue metadata with GitHub issue intents

Managing incoming repository issues and keeping metadata up to date can be tedious for maintainers. GitHub issue intents allow you to automate issue triage while keeping full control over how suggestions are applied. Learn how to set confidence thresholds, review agent reasoning, and auto-apply routine changes using GitHub agentic workflows.



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0:00 The challenge of issue metadata triage

0:16 How issue intent suggestions and rationale work

0:38 Adjusting automation levels in repository settings

1:07 Testing automated issue labeling and priority setting

1:42 Setting up an issue intent agentic workflow

2:14 Inspecting safe outputs and agent logs in GitHub Actions

2:41 Customizing issue intents with Copilot and APIs



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