Can I use this skill with Graphite?

No, GitButler and Graphite use incompatible workflow models and should not be mixed within the same repository.

How does this skill facilitate multi-agent development?

It allows multiple AI agents to work on separate features in the same repository concurrently without creating merge conflicts in the shared working directory.

What is the purpose of the 'but rub' command?

The 'but rub' command is a versatile utility used to assign file changes to specific branches, move commits between branches, or squash commits together.

Is it safe to use standard Git commands alongside this skill?

You should use 'but' for all active development. Standard 'git' commands should only be used for integrating completed work into the main branch.

How do virtual branches differ from standard Git branches?

Virtual branches allow you to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in the same working directory without switching contexts or performing manual git checkouts.

GitButler Virtual Branches

Name: GitButler Virtual Branches
Author: outfitter-dev

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Developer Tools

Enables parallel development and post-hoc commit organization using GitButler's virtual branch system within Claude Code.

This skill integrates GitButler's virtual branch model into Claude Code, allowing developers to work on multiple features simultaneously without the friction of frequent context switching or branch checkouts. By utilizing the 'but' CLI, users can write code first and organize it into logical branches later, using powerful tools like file-to-branch assignment, commit squashing, and automated change tracking. It is particularly effective for multi-agent concurrent development and exploratory coding where commit structure evolves after implementation.

Key Features

01Simultaneous multi-branch management without git checkout

02Post-hoc file and commit organization using the 'but rub' command

03Automated workspace snapshots and operation logging for easy undos

04Intelligent file auto-assignment via pattern-based marks

0518 GitHub stars

06Seamless conflict handling on a per-commit basis during base updates

Use Cases

01Organizing exploratory code into clean, review-ready commits after implementation

02Coordinating parallel development tasks between multiple AI agents

03Managing multiple unrelated features or bug fixes in a single workspace

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add outfitter-dev/agents virtual-branches

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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