diff --git a/.github/skills/dev/git-workflow/open-pull-request/SKILL.md b/.github/skills/dev/git-workflow/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
index 6c6e4bc83..842fa710f 100644
--- a/.github/skills/dev/git-workflow/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
+++ b/.github/skills/dev/git-workflow/open-pull-request/SKILL.md
@@ -48,13 +48,38 @@ PR body must include:
 - Summary of changes
 - Files/packages touched
 - Validation performed
-- Issue link (`Closes #<issue-number>`)
+- Issue link (see rules below)
 
 PR body must not include:
 
 - Claims about code changes that are not present in the branch diff
 - Ambiguous wording that mixes temporary local verification patches with committed implementation
 
+## Issue Linking Rules
+
+GitHub auto-closes an issue when a merged PR body contains `Closes #N`, `Fixes #N`, or `Resolves #N`.
+Choose the correct keyword based on what the PR contains:
+
+| PR type                                                                                 | Keyword to use  | Example            |
+| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------- | ------------------ |
+| **Spec-only** — PR contains only the issue spec document, no implementation             | `Related to #N` | `Related to #1780` |
+| **Implementation** — PR implements the issue (whether or not it also includes the spec) | `Closes #N`     | `Closes #1780`     |
+
+> **Rule:** only use `Closes`/`Fixes`/`Resolves` when the PR fully resolves the issue.
+> A spec-only PR does **not** resolve the issue — use `Related to #N` to avoid auto-closing it.
+
+### Identifying the PR type
+
+Before writing the PR body, check the diff:
+
+```bash
+git diff <upstream-remote>/develop...HEAD --name-only
+```
+
+- Diff touches only `docs/issues/` → spec-only → use `Related to #N`
+- Diff touches source code, tests, or other non-spec files → implementation → use `Closes #N`
+- Diff touches both spec and implementation → combined → use `Closes #N`
+
 ## Option A (Preferred): GitHub CLI
 
 ```bash
@@ -88,7 +113,7 @@ When MCP pull request management tools are available, create the PR with:
 - [ ] PR targets `torrust/torrust-tracker:develop`
 - [ ] Head branch is correct
 - [ ] CI workflows started
-- [ ] Issue linked in description
+- [ ] Issue linked with the correct keyword (`Related to` for spec-only, `Closes` for implementation)
 - [ ] PR body still matches branch diff and commit history after final rebases/edits
 
 Quick body-accuracy verification:
diff --git a/.github/skills/dev/planning/create-issue/SKILL.md b/.github/skills/dev/planning/create-issue/SKILL.md
index 6d31c7ef5..b007aecdc 100644
--- a/.github/skills/dev/planning/create-issue/SKILL.md
+++ b/.github/skills/dev/planning/create-issue/SKILL.md
@@ -43,6 +43,8 @@ For complex or high-impact issues, a **spec-first PR** is recommended:
 - Open a branch containing only issue-spec/EPIC documentation changes
 - Submit and merge that PR into `develop` first
 - Start implementation only after the specification PR has been reviewed and merged
+- Use `Related to #<number>` (not `Closes #<number>`) in the spec-only PR body to avoid
+  auto-closing the issue on merge (see the `open-pull-request` skill)
 
 This improves visibility and allows maintainers/contributors to review scope and acceptance
 criteria before code changes begin.
@@ -144,6 +146,12 @@ contains only the issue specification changes:
 7. Merge PR after review
 8. Start implementation work in a separate branch/PR
 
+> **Important — do NOT auto-close the issue from a spec-only PR.**
+> Use `Related to #<number>` in the PR body, never `Closes #<number>` / `Fixes #<number>` /
+> `Resolves #<number>`. Those keywords trigger GitHub auto-close on merge.
+> The issue must remain open until the implementation is merged.
+> See the `open-pull-request` skill for the full issue-linking rules.
+
 Policy notes:
 
 - Never push directly to `develop` or `main`.
diff --git a/docs/issues/closed/1778-migrate-to-rust-edition-2024.md b/docs/issues/open/1778-migrate-to-rust-edition-2024.md
similarity index 100%
rename from docs/issues/closed/1778-migrate-to-rust-edition-2024.md
rename to docs/issues/open/1778-migrate-to-rust-edition-2024.md