using-git-spice

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the complexity of managing stacked Git branches and dependent Pull/Change Requests, providing clear guidance and automating tedious rebasing and submission tasks. It helps developers avoid common pitfalls and maintain a clean, reviewable Git history.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Stacked Branch Management: Automates the creation, rebasing, and submission of dependent branches, ensuring a clean and organized Git history.
• Command Reference & Workflows: Provides a quick reference for git-spice commands and guides through common workflows like creating a stack, updating branches after review, and syncing with upstream.
• Error Prevention: Highlights common mistakes and anti-patterns, ensuring you use git-spice effectively without breaking stack relationships.
• Use Case: Streamline feature development by managing a series of dependent changes as a single, reviewable stack of PRs, ensuring clean history and easy collaboration.

Quick Start

Initialize your repo

gs repo init

Create a new stacked branch

gs branch create my-feature

View your stack

gs log short