google-cl-author

What problem does it solve?

Many changelists and pull requests lack clear, reviewable descriptions, sensible scope, and an actionable test and response plan, which slows reviews and increases rework. This Skill helps authors distill changes, split large CLs safely, and craft descriptions and responses that make reviews faster and more effective.

Core Features & Use Cases

• CL sizing & splitting: Recommend how to split a large change by dependency stack, files, horizontal/vertical layers, or feature cells so each CL stays reviewable and build-safe.
• Description drafting & templates: Produce a first-line imperative summary and a contextual body explaining what changed, why, trade-offs, validation, and links using the provided CL description template.
• Test and review response planning: Generate a concise Test Plan and classified Review Response Plan (required changes, nits, optional) and final submission checklist to keep builds healthy.
• Use Case: Turn a mixed refactor+feature diff into a prioritized series of small CLs with a draft description, tests to add, and scripted responses for expected reviewer comments.

Quick Start

Prepare a CL Plan, Description Draft, Test Plan, and Review Response Plan for this change: summarize the change, state the approximate size (LOC/files), list tests status, and paste any open reviewer comments.