How do I edit or delete the last comment?

Use --edit-last or --delete-last; only your own comments can be edited/deleted, and --yes can skip confirmation.

How can I ensure an update happens even if no prior comment exists?

Use --create-if-none with --edit-last for idempotent updates that create a new comment if none exists.

How do I post from a file or in interactive mode?

Use --body-file to read from a file; if neither --body nor --body-file is provided, an interactive prompt is opened. You can also use --editor or --web to craft the comment.

gh-pr-comment

npx machina-cli add skill dceoy/github-cli-agent-skills/gh-pr-comment --openclaw

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GitHub PR Comment

When to use

The user asks to comment on a PR.
Posting status updates or feedback on a PR.
Editing or deleting previous comments.

Inputs to confirm

PR number, URL, or branch name (or current branch PR).
Comment body text or file.
Whether to edit or delete last comment.

Workflow

Verify auth:
```
gh --version
gh auth status
```

Examples

# Quick comment
gh pr comment 123 --body "Testing this now."

# Comment from file
gh pr comment 123 --body-file feedback.md

# Edit last comment
gh pr comment 123 --edit-last --body "Actually, found one more issue."

# Delete last comment
gh pr comment 123 --delete-last --yes

# Comment on current branch's PR
gh pr comment --body "Addressed review feedback."

Flags reference

Flag	Description
`-b, --body`	Comment body text
`-F, --body-file`	Read body from file (use "-" for stdin)
`--edit-last`	Edit your last comment
`--delete-last`	Delete your last comment
`--create-if-none`	Create comment if none exists (with --edit-last)
`--yes`	Skip delete confirmation
`-e, --editor`	Open editor to write comment
`-w, --web`	Open browser to write comment

Notes

Without --body or --body-file, opens interactive prompt.
Only your own comments can be edited/deleted.
Use --create-if-none with --edit-last for idempotent updates.

References

GitHub CLI manual: https://cli.github.com/manual/
gh pr comment --help

Source

git clone https://github.com/dceoy/github-cli-agent-skills/blob/main/skills/gh-pr-comment/SKILL.mdView on GitHub

Overview

gh-pr-comment lets you add, edit, or delete comments on a GitHub pull request using the gh CLI. It supports posting new comments, updating existing ones, and removing your own comments, with options to target the last comment or create a comment when none exists.

How This Skill Works

You post comments with gh pr comment <PR> --body 'Text' or --body-file <file>. You can edit or delete your last comment using --edit-last or --delete-last, and you can open an editor or browser with --editor or --web. If no body is provided, an interactive prompt is used to craft the comment.

When to Use It

The user asks to comment on a PR.
Posting status updates or feedback on a PR.
Editing or deleting previous comments.
Commenting on the PR from the current branch.
Preparing a comment in an editor or browser before posting.

Quick Start

Step 1: Verify authentication with gh --version and gh auth status.
Step 2: Post a comment using gh pr comment <PR> --body 'LGTM! Ready for merge.' or --body-file <file>.
Step 3: Edit or delete your last comment with --edit-last or --delete-last, or open an editor/browser with --editor or --web.

Best Practices

Confirm the target PR by number, URL, or branch (or use the current branch PR).
Always provide --body or --body-file to avoid interactive prompts in automation.
Edit or delete only your own comments; use --edit-last or --delete-last accordingly.
Use --create-if-none with --edit-last for idempotent updates.
For interactive drafting, use --editor or --web to open an editor or browser.

Example Use Cases

gh pr comment 123 --body 'Testing this now.'
gh pr comment 123 --body-file feedback.md
gh pr comment 123 --edit-last --body 'Actually, found one more issue.'
gh pr comment 123 --delete-last --yes
gh pr comment --body 'Addressed review feedback.'

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