gitbutler

Automates Git workflows including branching, merging, staging, and undo via CLI commands.

1|Updated Mar 3, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/govoel/voel --skill gitbutler
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: gitbutler
Source: https://github.com/govoel/voel/tree/main/.agents/skills/gitbutler
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/govoel/voel --skill gitbutler

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Git version control often becomes error-prone when juggling multiple branches, stacks, and mutations, and teams need a safer, repeatable workflow to manage writes. GitButler provides a self-contained CLI-driven framework that enforces a deterministic mutation flow, reduces human error, and keeps history coherent.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Write-safe mutation rules: Enforces that all commit/merge actions use the GitButler DSL (but) and follow a reproducible sequence.
  • Branching flexibility: Supports both parallel and stacked branches, with top-level commands or per-branch operations, and automatic handling of dependencies.
  • Multi-branch staging and history management: Maintains separate staging areas per branch and an operation history log with undo capabilities for recovery.

Quick Start

Check the current workspace with but status -fv and then follow the Core Flow to perform your first mutation.

Frequently Asked Questions about gitbutler

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate complex git workflows across stacked branches?▼

Automating complex git workflows across stacked branches requires applying deterministic mutation sequences to commits. This ensures per-branch staging and coherent history while handling dependencies automatically.

What is the safest way to resolve merge conflicts in parallel branches?▼

The safest way to resolve merge conflicts in parallel branches uses an oplog-based undo mechanism for safe rollback. This enforces write-safe mutation rules and provides recovery if conflict resolution fails.

Can I move or squash commits across multiple branches without losing history?▼

Moving or squashing commits across multiple branches without losing history is possible using ID-based operations derived from status outputs. This maintains separate staging areas per branch and tracks all mutations for coherent history.

How do I undo a commit staging error in version control?▼

To undo a commit staging error in version control, you utilize an operation history log with undo capabilities. This oplog-based mechanism provides safe rollback for any staging or mutation sequence.

Does this version control automation work without external dependencies?▼

Yes, this version control automation works as a self-contained CLI-driven framework without external dependencies. It enforces a reproducible sequence for all commit and merge actions using its own domain-specific language.

What is the best way to maintain separate staging areas for parallel development?▼

The best way to maintain separate staging areas for parallel development is enforcing write-safe mutation rules through a deterministic flow. This reduces human error and keeps history coherent across parallel and stacked branches.