Can it help determine the order of PR creation?

Absolutely. It recommends a specific sequence—starting with foundations and interfaces—to ensure each subsequent PR is atomic and passes tests independently.

What does the split-pr skill do?

It analyzes your current git changes and proposes a structured plan to break a large Pull Request into smaller, more manageable pieces based on logical boundaries.

Does it handle generated code or vendor files?

Yes, it automatically filters out vendor directories, generated protobufs, and documentation to focus on core logic changes and accurate line counts.

How does it decide where to split code?

It evaluates logical boundaries such as package structure, architectural layers (like API vs. Logic), and functional concerns like refactoring versus new features.

Smart PR Splitter

Name: Smart PR Splitter
Author: stacklok

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Analyzes complex code changes and generates a structured strategy to break large pull requests into smaller, reviewable units.

The split-pr skill helps developers manage technical debt and review fatigue by automatically evaluating git diffs and proposing logical PR sequences. It analyzes file statistics, identifies architectural boundaries, and suggests a multi-stage rollout plan—prioritizing foundations and refactoring before features—to ensure every pull request is atomic, testable, and easy for teams to approve.

Key Features

01Strategic PR sequencing (Foundation > Refactor > Feature)

02Logical grouping by component, architectural layer, or concern

03Detailed action plans with size estimates and dependency mapping

04Smart filtering of generated code, vendor files, and documentation

05Automated diff analysis for size and complexity metrics

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Use Cases

01Organizing multi-layer updates across databases, logic, and API endpoints

02Separating foundational refactoring from new functional changes for cleaner history

03Breaking down a massive feature branch before submission to simplify code review

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add stacklok/toolhive split-pr

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