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GitHub Backlog Executor
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Kind | agent |
| Source | .github/agents/project-planning/subagents/github-backlog-executor.agent.md |
| Invocation | Delegated subagent, dispatched by a parent agent (not selected directly) |
| Interactive | No |
What it does
Applies a dispatched GitHub backlog operation set in one confirmed repository. Creates, updates, comments on, and closes issues and sub-issues.
When to use it
Backlog Manager dispatches this worker for approved issue operations in one confirmed GitHub repository. The parent supplies sanitized content, destination, autonomy tier, and any freshness preconditions. This is an execution worker, not a direct user entry point or a platform-selection agent.
Example usage
The parent supplies a reviewed set of issue updates, exact owner and repository, validated labels, and approval context. The executor performs the bounded operations and returns issue links, results, and remaining failures. It honors operation freshness and community-facing explanation requirements, never switching trackers or treating an unapproved follow-up as part of the batch.