Fix Issue Responder Workflow to Correctly Add Comments

[dylanpulver]

Description:
This PR addresses an issue with the issue_responder.yml workflow where new issues were not being responded to automatically due to a TypeError related to the createComment method. The issue was caused by using the outdated github.issues.createComment method instead of the github.rest.issues.createComment method. In this PR, we provide an alternative approach using the gh CLI for simplicity and ease of maintenance.

Changes Made:
Added Alternative Approach Using gh CLI:

• Provided an alternative implementation using the gh CLI for adding comments to new issues.
• This method simplifies the workflow and avoids potential issues with the github-script action.

Summary by CodeRabbit

• New Features

  • Streamlined the issue response process by utilizing the GitHub CLI for commenting on new issues.
  • Improved performance and reliability of issue handling.

• Chores

  • Enhanced clarity on permissions for writing to issues within the workflow.

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Walkthrough

The update to the GitHub Actions workflow enhances the issue response mechanism by replacing the JavaScript-based approach with the GitHub CLI. This change simplifies the process, improves performance, and clarifies permissions for commenting on new issues. The core message remains unchanged, thanking the issue reporter and inviting further details, while streamlining the underlying implementation.

Changes

Files	Change Summary
.github/workflows/issue_responder.yml	Switched from actions/github-script@v7 to GitHub CLI for commenting on new issues; simplified code and clarified permissions.

Poem

🐰 In the garden where issues bloom,
A CLI sprouted, dispelling the gloom.
With a hop and a skip, responses are clear,
Thanking the users who bring us near!
So let’s code with delight, making workflows bright! ✨

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Commits

Files that changed from the base of the PR and between 83a07ec and 7b2e047.

Files selected for processing (1)

• .github/workflows/issue_responder.yml (1 hunks)

Additional comments not posted (4)

.github/workflows/issue_responder.yml (4)

10-11: LGTM! Permissions for writing issues are correctly defined.

Explicitly defining permissions enhances the clarity and security of the workflow.

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13-14: LGTM! Repository checkout step is correctly implemented.

Checking out the repository is essential for accessing its contents.

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16-17: LGTM! GitHub CLI installation step is correctly implemented.

Installing the GitHub CLI is necessary for using it in the workflow.

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19-31: LGTM! Respond to new issues step is correctly implemented.

Using the GitHub CLI simplifies the workflow and enhances maintainability. The environment variables are correctly defined.