Loom FAQs

Question 1

What GitHub merge methods does Loom support?

Accepted Answer

Loom supports the common GitHub merge methods: 'merge', 'squash', and 'rebase'. You can specify your preferred method in your repository's `.github/loom.yml` configuration file.

Question 2

Does Loom integrate with existing CI/CD pipelines?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Loom allows you to define required CI checks in your `.github/loom.yml` configuration. It enforces these checks for branch protection, ensuring that PRs meet your continuous integration requirements before merging.

Question 3

What is Loom and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Loom is an opinionated server that enforces a structured GitHub workflow for issues, branches, pull requests (PRs), and auto-merging. It's designed to streamline and standardize your repository's development process.

Question 4

How can I customize Loom's behavior for my GitHub repository?

Accepted Answer

You can customize Loom by adding a `.github/loom.yml` file to your repository. This file allows you to define base and release branches, preferred merge methods (merge, squash, rebase), and required CI checks for branch protection.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites for installing and using Loom?

Accepted Answer

To use Loom, you'll need Go 1.25+ for installation, Git for local operations, and GitHub CLI (gh) for seamless authentication. Alternatively, you can provide a GitHub token via `GH_TOKEN` or `GITHUB_TOKEN`.

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