Does it automatically create the GitHub PR?

Yes, once conflicts are resolved and the process is continued, the underlying backport tool handles the push and PR creation automatically.

What CLI tool does this skill use?

It integrates directly with the CockroachDB backport CLI tool to automate branch management and PR creation.

When should I use this skill instead of standard Git?

Use this skill when working within the CockroachDB repository to ensure backports follow project-specific conventions, justifications, and automated PR linking.

How does it handle merge conflicts?

The skill analyzes conflicting code blocks, explains the logic differences between branches, and proposes resolutions or seeks developer guidance for complex logic changes.

Can I target specific release branches?

Yes, you can specify target releases like '23.2' or specific release candidate branches using the -r or -b flags through the assistant.

Backport PR Assistant

Name: Backport PR Assistant
Author: cockroachdb

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Herramientas para Desarrolladores

Automates backporting pull requests to release branches and provides expert assistance for resolving complex merge conflicts.

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The Backport PR Assistant streamlines the process of porting code changes from main branches to older release versions using the specialized backport CLI tool. It guides developers through complex cherry-picking scenarios, manages release justifications, and provides step-by-step resolution paths when merge conflicts arise. By analyzing branch differences and proposing logic-aware fixes, it ensures stable and consistent updates across all supported database versions without the manual overhead of traditional git cherry-picking.

Características Principales

Support for specific release and release-candidate branches
Resumable workflow handling for multi-file conflict scenarios
Release justification management for audit trails
31,703 GitHub stars
Intelligent merge conflict analysis and resolution proposals
Automated backporting via specialized CLI integration

Casos de Uso

Applying critical bug fixes to older production releases
Porting security patches across multiple maintenance branches simultaneously
Resolving non-trivial merge conflicts caused by API drift between versions

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Características Principales

Support for specific release and release-candidate branches
Resumable workflow handling for multi-file conflict scenarios
Release justification management for audit trails
31,703 GitHub stars
Intelligent merge conflict analysis and resolution proposals
Automated backporting via specialized CLI integration

Casos de Uso

Applying critical bug fixes to older production releases
Porting security patches across multiple maintenance branches simultaneously
Resolving non-trivial merge conflicts caused by API drift between versions