DD File Issue Skill

This skill helps you file GitHub issues to the correct repository - either the pup CLI tool or the Claude plugin, depending on the nature of the issue.

Invocation: /dd-file-issue

Decision Logic: Which Repository?

File to DataDog/pup Repository

Issues related to the pup CLI tool itself:

• API Functionality: API calls failing, incorrect responses, missing API endpoints
• Authentication: OAuth2 issues, token refresh problems, API key handling
• CLI Behavior: Command syntax, flags not working, output format issues
• pup Installation: Binary installation, PATH issues, version problems
• API Coverage: Missing Datadog API endpoints, incomplete command coverage
• Performance: Slow API calls, timeout issues (when not related to agents)
• Error Messages: Confusing pup error messages, API errors

Example Issues for pup:

• "pup logs search returns 404 error"
• "OAuth token refresh not working"
• "Need support for new Datadog API endpoint"
• "pup --output=json returns invalid JSON"
• "pup auth login fails on Linux"

File to DataDog/datadog-api-claude-plugin Repository

Issues related to the Claude plugin and its agents:

• Agent Behavior: Agent selection, agent prompts, agent responses
• Documentation: README, CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, agent files inaccurate
• Agent Prompts: Agent giving wrong guidance, unclear instructions
• Skill Issues: Skills not working correctly
• Plugin Installation: Plugin setup, configuration issues
• Agent Selection: Claude picking wrong agent for task
• Examples/Guides: Missing or incorrect examples in agent files
• User Experience: Confusing workflows, unclear instructions

Example Issues for plugin:

• "logs agent doesn't explain query syntax clearly"
• "Agent tells me to use wrong pup command"
• "Documentation says to use TypeScript but we use pup now"
• "Need better examples for metrics queries"
• "Agent selection guide is confusing"

Unclear Cases (Ask User)

If unclear which repository the issue belongs to:

• Ask the user for more context
• Explain the difference between pup and plugin issues
• Let user decide

Workflow

1. Gather Information

   • What went wrong?
   • What were you trying to do?
   • What error message did you see (if any)?
   • What agent/command were you using?

2. Determine Repository

   • Analyze the issue against decision logic above
   • If unclear, ask user to clarify

3. Check for Existing Issues

   • Search the target repository for similar issues
   • If found, suggest commenting on existing issue instead

4. Collect Issue Details

   • Title: Clear, concise summary (e.g., "logs agent: incorrect time format example")
   • Body: Detailed description with:
     • What happened
     • Expected behavior
     • Steps to reproduce
     • Environment details (OS, pup version, plugin version)
     • Relevant logs/errors

5. Select Issue Type

   • Bug report
   • Feature request
   • Documentation improvement
   • Question

6. Create Issue

   • Use gh issue create to file the issue
   • Add appropriate labels
   • Provide issue URL to user

Implementation

1. Determine Repository

Ask clarifying questions:

To file this issue correctly, I need to understand:

1. What were you trying to do?
2. What went wrong?
3. Was this a problem with:
   - A pup command not working? (→ pup repo)
   - An agent giving bad guidance? (→ plugin repo)
   - Documentation being wrong/unclear? (→ plugin repo)

2. Search for Existing Issues

For pup repository:

gh issue list \
  --repo DataDog/pup \
  --search "your search terms" \
  --limit 10

For plugin repository:

gh issue list \
  --repo DataDog/datadog-api-claude-plugin \
  --search "your search terms" \
  --limit 10

3. Create Issue

For pup repository:

gh issue create \
  --repo DataDog/pup \
  --title "Clear, concise title" \
  --body "Detailed description" \
  --label "bug" # or "enhancement", "documentation"

For plugin repository:

gh issue create \
  --repo DataDog/datadog-api-claude-plugin \
  --title "Clear, concise title" \
  --body "Detailed description" \
  --label "bug" # or "enhancement", "documentation", "agent"

Issue Body Template

Use this template for comprehensive issue reports:

## Description

[Clear description of the issue]

## Expected Behavior

[What should happen]

## Actual Behavior

[What actually happened]

## Steps to Reproduce

1. [First step]
2. [Second step]
3. [...]

## Environment

- OS: [e.g., macOS 14.1, Ubuntu 22.04]
- Pup version: [run `pup --version`]
- Plugin version: [from plugin.json]
- Claude Code version: [if relevant]

## Error Messages / Logs

[Paste any error messages or relevant logs]

## Additional Context
[Any other relevant information]

## Suggested Fix (Optional)
[If you have ideas for how to fix this]

Best Practices

Good Issue Titles

✅ Good:

• "logs agent: incorrect time format documentation"
• "pup metrics query: --from flag ignores relative time"
• "Agent selection guide: missing decision tree for security agents"

❌ Bad:

• "It doesn't work"
• "Bug"
• "Help"

When to Bundle Issues

• Don't bundle unrelated issues - file separately
• Do bundle if multiple issues stem from same root cause
• Do bundle if documenting several examples of same problem

Labels to Use

For pup repository:

• bug - Something isn't working
• enhancement - New feature or request
• documentation - Improvements or additions to documentation
• question - Further information is requested

For plugin repository:

• bug - Something isn't working
• enhancement - New feature or request
• documentation - Improvements or additions to documentation
• agent - Related to specific agent behavior
• skill - Related to skills
• question - Further information is requested

Examples

Example 1: Filing a pup Bug

User: "The pup logs search command times out after 30 seconds"

Analysis: This is a pup CLI issue (command behavior)

Steps:

1. Search existing issues: gh issue list --repo DataDog/pup --search "timeout"
2. If not found, create issue:

gh issue create \
  --repo DataDog/pup \
  --title "pup logs search: command times out after 30 seconds" \
  --body "## Description
The \`pup logs search\` command times out after 30 seconds when searching large time ranges.

## Expected Behavior
Should either complete the query or allow configurable timeout.

## Actual Behavior
Command fails with timeout error after 30 seconds.

## Steps to Reproduce
1. Run: \`pup logs search --query='*' --from='7d' --to='now'\`
2. Wait 30 seconds
3. See timeout error

## Environment
- OS: macOS 14.1
- Pup version: 1.2.3
- DD_SITE: datadoghq.com

## Error Message
\`\`\`
Error: request timeout after 30000ms
\`\`\`
" \
  --label "bug"

Example 2: Filing a Plugin Documentation Issue

User: "The logs agent documentation shows TypeScript examples instead of pup commands"

Analysis: This is a plugin issue (documentation)

Steps:

1. Search existing issues: gh issue list --repo DataDog/datadog-api-claude-plugin --search "TypeScript"
2. Create issue:

gh issue create \
  --repo DataDog/datadog-api-claude-plugin \
  --title "logs agent: outdated TypeScript examples in documentation" \
  --body "## Description
The logs agent documentation still shows TypeScript/Node.js examples instead of pup CLI commands.

## Location
\`agents/logs.md\` lines 150-200

## Expected
Should show pup CLI command examples like:
\`\`\`bash
pup logs search --query='*' --from='1h'
\`\`\`

## Actual
Shows TypeScript code with imports and API clients

## Impact
Confusing for users who expect pup CLI commands

## Files Affected
- agents/logs.md
- Possibly other agent files (need audit)
" \
  --label "documentation" \
  --label "agent"

Example 3: Feature Request for Plugin

User: "Can we add an agent for Datadog SLO reporting?"

Analysis: This is a plugin enhancement (new agent)

gh issue create \
  --repo DataDog/datadog-api-claude-plugin \
  --title "enhancement: add SLO reporting agent" \
  --body "## Feature Request

### Description
Add a new agent focused on SLO reporting and analysis, separate from the SLO management agent.

### Use Cases
- Generate SLO reports for stakeholders
- Analyze SLO trends over time
- Compare SLOs across services

### Proposed Agent Capabilities
- Query SLO history
- Generate formatted reports
- Calculate SLO burn rates
- Identify at-risk SLOs

### Related Agents
- Current \`slos.md\` focuses on SLO CRUD operations
- New agent would focus on analytics and reporting

### Priority
Medium - would improve SLO workflow
" \
  --label "enhancement" \
  --label "agent"

Error Handling

If issue creation fails:

1. Check network connectivity
2. Verify gh CLI is authenticated: gh auth status
3. Check repository permissions
4. Provide user with issue details to file manually

Success Response

After successfully filing an issue:

✅ Issue created successfully!

**Repository**: DataDog/[repo-name]
**Issue**: #123
**URL**: https://github.com/DataDog/[repo-name]/issues/123
**Title**: [issue title]

The team will review your issue and respond soon. You can:

- Track the issue at the URL above
- Add more details by commenting on the issue
- Subscribe to notifications for updates

Tips for Users

1. Be specific - Include exact commands, error messages, agent names
2. Provide context - What were you trying to accomplish?
3. Include environment details - OS, versions, configuration
4. One issue per report - Don't bundle unrelated problems
5. Check existing issues first - Avoid duplicates
6. Be patient - Maintainers will respond when available