Why use the gh CLI instead of a GitHub MCP server?

Using the gh CLI reduces context usage compared to traditional MCP servers, allowing Claude to operate faster and with lower token consumption while maintaining granular control over git operations.

Does this skill support stacked pull requests?

Yes, it specifically includes patterns for the stacked-pr-workflow, allowing you to merge multiple dependent PRs into main as clean, individual squash commits.

What kind of repository tasks can this skill automate?

It can handle everything from PR creation and reviews to complex branching strategies, repository automation, and merging strategies like squash and rebase.

Is this skill limited to specific programming languages?

No, while developed by Callstack, these GitHub patterns are language-agnostic and can be applied to any project hosted on GitHub regardless of the tech stack.

GitHub CLI & Stacked PRs

Name: GitHub CLI & Stacked PRs
Author: callstackincubator

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Optimizes GitHub repository management and pull request workflows using the gh CLI for efficient code reviews and stacked PR management.

About

This skill empowers Claude to perform advanced GitHub operations directly through the gh CLI, facilitating complex workflows like managing stacked pull requests, automating branch strategies, and streamlining code reviews. By prioritizing CLI operations over context-heavy MCP servers, it ensures lower token usage while maintaining high precision for repository automation tasks and individual squash commit merges, making it ideal for teams with complex branching needs.

Key Features

Seamless gh CLI integration for high-performance operations
792 GitHub stars
Support for clean squash-and-merge commit history patterns
Streamlined pull request creation and code review cycles
Automated branching strategy implementation and repository management
Advanced stacked PR management and workflow automation

Use Cases

Automating repetitive repository maintenance tasks like branch cleanup or labeling
Merging a series of dependent (stacked) pull requests into a main branch with clean history
Executing complex GitHub workflows without leaving the AI coding environment

About

Key Features

Seamless gh CLI integration for high-performance operations
792 GitHub stars
Support for clean squash-and-merge commit history patterns
Streamlined pull request creation and code review cycles
Automated branching strategy implementation and repository management
Advanced stacked PR management and workflow automation

Use Cases

Automating repetitive repository maintenance tasks like branch cleanup or labeling
Merging a series of dependent (stacked) pull requests into a main branch with clean history
Executing complex GitHub workflows without leaving the AI coding environment