What are stacked pull requests?

Stacked PRs are a development technique where a large feature is broken into a sequence of smaller, dependent pull requests. Each PR builds on the previous one, allowing reviewers to focus on small, manageable changes while the developer continues working on subsequent parts.

Is the Stacked PR skill compatible with GitHub?

Yes, it is specifically designed to work with GitHub workflows and includes patterns for using the GitHub CLI (gh) to manage base branch changes as PRs are merged.

When is it best to use stacked PRs versus a single PR?

Stacked PRs are best for features exceeding 400 lines of code or those that can be logically separated (e.g., API first, then UI). For small changes or unrelated bug fixes, a single PR is usually more efficient.

How does this skill handle rebasing across a stack?

The skill provides clear workflows and automation scripts to help you rebase your entire stack. When you update a base PR in response to feedback, the skill guides you through rebasing the dependent branches sequentially to ensure no conflicts are introduced.

Stacked Pull Requests Manager

Name: Stacked Pull Requests Manager
Author: yonatangross

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Collaboration Tools

Breaks large feature developments into smaller, reviewable pull requests to streamline code reviews and maintain a clean git history.

The Stacked Pull Requests skill for Claude Code provides a structured methodology for decomposing complex features into a series of dependent branches. By guiding users through the process of branching from previous PRs rather than main, it enables developers to submit small, logical chunks of code for review without waiting for the entire feature to be complete. This skill includes specific patterns for planning stacks, managing rebases when upstream changes occur, and automating the synchronization process, making it indispensable for high-velocity teams focused on maintaining code quality through rigorous peer review.

Key Features

01Rebase management patterns to propagate feedback across the entire stack

02Decomposition of large features into logical, reviewable chunks

03Step-by-step branching strategy for stacking dependent pull requests

04Standardized PR templates for clear communication of dependencies and merge order

05Integration guides for GitHub CLI and advanced stack management tools

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Use Cases

01Managing long-running development tracks that require frequent incremental reviews from team members

02Implementing multi-layered features involving database migrations, backend services, and UI components

03Maintaining clean git histories in collaborative environments with strict pull request size limits

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add yonatangross/orchestkit stacked-prs

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