[Child of #649] Audit: Issue Template → Automation Trigger Mapping

[ashleyshaw]

Overview

Map each issue template to the automation it should trigger and identify gaps between expected vs. actual automation.

Scope

• For each issue template, document what automation should trigger
• Check if issue templates set up frontmatter that triggers labeling
• Compare with PR templates to understand the gap
• Identify missing automation rules in labeler.yml for issue scenarios
• Document how AI agents should structure issues for proper automation

Audit Checklist

• Create automation expectation list for each template
• Test each template and document what automation actually triggers
• Compare PR template automation vs. issue template automation
• Identify which labeler.yml rules apply to issues
• Document automation gaps (expected but missing)
• Identify heuristics used for issue labeling

Deliverables

• Mapping document: Template → Expected Automation → Current Status → Missing Pieces
• Gap analysis report
• Recommendations for closing automation gaps

Related Files

• .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ (all templates)
• .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/ (for comparison)
• .github/labeler.yml (automation rules)
• .github/issue-types.yml (issue type definitions)

Related Documentation

• Label Strategy
• Automation Governance
• Labeling Guide

[linear-code]

LS-829

[ashleyshaw]

Audit complete. Deliverable report: .github/reports/audits/2026-06-03-issue-template-automation-trigger-mapping-audit-655.md\n\nKey outcomes:\n- Template to expected-vs-actual automation mapping\n- Issue vs PR trigger-path comparison\n- Gap analysis with deterministic-labelling recommendations