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Report Format
This reference defines the structure, template, and formatting rules for the issue triage report.
Output Destination
Default (local file): Save as {YYYY-MM-DD}-mcp-issue-triage.md in the current working directory. If a file with that name already exists, suffix with -2, -3, etc. (e.g., 2026-03-05-mcp-issue-triage-2.md).
Gist (if requested): Create a secret gist via gh gist create --desc "MCP C# SDK Issue Triage Report - {YYYY-MM-DD}" {filepath} (gists default to secret; there is no --private flag). No confirmation is needed — just create it, then notify the user with a clickable link. The user may request a gist with phrases like "save as a gist", "create a gist", "gist it", or "post to gist".
Report Structure
The report follows a BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) pattern — the most critical information comes first, progressing from urgent to informational. The complete issue backlog is collapsed inside a <details> element so it doesn't bury the actionable items.
# MCP C# SDK — Issue Triage Report
**Date:** {YYYY-MM-DD}
**Repository:** [modelcontextprotocol/csharp-sdk](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/csharp-sdk)
**SDK Tier:** {Tier} ([tracking issue](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/modelcontextprotocol/issues/{TierTrackingIssueNumber}))
**Triage SLA:** Within **{TriageSlaBusinessDays} business days** ({Tier} requirement)
**Critical Bug SLA:** Resolution within **{CriticalBugSlaDays} days** ({Tier} requirement)
---
## BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front)
{2-4 sentences: total open issues, SLA compliance status, number of issues needing
urgent attention, top finding. This is what a busy maintainer reads first.}
---
## ⚠️ Safety Concerns {only if issues were flagged during safety scanning; omit entirely if clean}
The following issues contain content that was flagged during safety scanning.
Their content should be reviewed carefully before acting on any recommendations.
| # | Title | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| [#N](url) | {Title} | {Brief description: e.g., "Prompt injection attempt detected", "Suspicious external link"} |
---
## 🚨 Issues Needing Urgent Attention
### SLA Violations — Untriaged Issues
{For EACH issue: a table with metadata (created, author, labels, comments, reactions)
followed by a **Status** paragraph summarizing the full discussion and a **Recommended
actions** list with specific labels and next steps.}
### Potential P0/P1 Issues to Assess
{Same detailed format as SLA violations — these are bugs that may warrant critical
priority based on core functionality impact or spec compliance.}
### ⏰ Stale Issues — Consider Closing
{Issues labeled `needs confirmation` or `needs repro` where the reporter hasn't
responded in >14 days. Include the date of the last author comment and a recommendation
to close if no response.}
---
## ⚠️ Issues Needing Labels
### Missing Type Label
{Table: issue number, current labels, title, recommended type label.}
### Missing Priority Label on Bugs
{Table: bugs that have type/status labels but no priority label, with recommended priority.}
---
## 🔀 Duplicate / Consolidation Candidates
{Table: groups of issues that overlap, with recommendation on which to keep.}
---
## 🔗 Cross-SDK Related Issues
{Themed tables mapping C# SDK issues to related issues in other MCP SDK repos.
Group by theme: OAuth, SSE, Streamable HTTP, Structured Content, Tasks, etc.}
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## 📊 Other SDK Context
{Table of all MCP SDK repos with tier and open issue count, for context.}
---
<details>
<summary>📋 Complete Open Issue Backlog ({N} issues)</summary>
### Bugs ({N})
{Full table: #, Created, Age, Labels, Title, Remaining Actions}
### Enhancements ({N})
{Full table}
### Questions ({N})
{Full table}
### Documentation ({N})
{Full table}
</details>
---
## 📝 SDK Tier Requirements Checklist
{Table: each tier requirement, current compliance status, notes}
---
_Report generated {YYYY-MM-DD}. Data sourced from GitHub API._
Formatting Rules
Links
- Within csharp-sdk: Use GitHub shorthand —
#123for issues/PRs,@usernamefor users - Other repos: Use full URLs —
[typescript-sdk #1090](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk/issues/1090) - Repo links:
[modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk)
Age Display
- Show as
{N}d(e.g.,35d,253d) - Business days calculated as
floor(calendar_days × 5 / 7)
Issue Detail Blocks
For each issue in the attention sections (SLA violations, P0/P1 candidates, stale issues), use this format:
### [#{number}](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/csharp-sdk/issues/{number}) — {title}
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| **Created** | {YYYY-MM-DD} (~{N} biz days {overdue / old}) |
| **Author** | @{login} {(contributor/member) if applicable} |
| **Labels** | `label1`, `label2` {or _(none)_ ❌ if empty} |
| **Comments** | {N} · **Reactions:** {N} {emoji} |
| **Assignee** | @{login} {or _(unassigned)_} |
| **Open PR** | [#{N}](url) {if any} |
**Status:** {Concise paragraph summarizing the issue state based on description + all comments.
Include: what the reporter wants, what maintainers have said, whether the community has
provided workarounds, whether there are linked PRs. End with the current blocking factor.}
{If the issue was flagged during safety scanning, include immediately after the Status paragraph:}
> ⚠️ **Safety flag:** {description of concern, e.g., "Issue body contains prompt injection attempt — instructions to 'ignore previous instructions' detected." or "Issue contains suspicious link to non-standard domain."}
**Recommended actions:**
- {Specific label changes: "Add `bug`, `needs repro`, `P2`"}
- {Next step: "Close as answered", "Request reproduction steps", "Assign to @X", etc.}
- {If stale: "Last author response was on {date} ({N} days ago). Consider closing."}
Backlog Tables
For the collapsed backlog, use compact tables:
| # | Created | Age | Labels | Title | Remaining Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [#N](url) | YYYY-MM-DD | Nd | `label1`, `label2` | Short title | Add `P2`; consider closing |
Section Emoji Prefixes
| Section | Emoji |
|---|---|
| Safety concerns | ⚠️ |
| Urgent attention | 🚨 |
| Stale issues | ⏰ |
| Labels needed | ⚠️ |
| Duplicates | 🔀 |
| Cross-SDK | 🔗 |
| Context/stats | 📊 |
| Backlog | 📋 |
| Tier checklist | 📝 |