How do I create a stacked branch using this skill?

You can create a stacked branch by using the command 'but branch new --anchor '. This establishes the dependency relationship immediately.

Why should I use stacking instead of one large branch?

Stacking breaks down large changes into smaller, logical chunks, making it significantly easier for teammates to review, approve, and merge foundational work independently and earlier.

Can I turn existing independent branches into a stack?

Yes, this skill provides a post-hoc organization workflow to recreate branches with proper anchors and migrate existing commits using the 'but rub' command.

How do I handle PRs for stacked branches?

Since the GitButler CLI focuses on local management, this skill recommends using the GitHub CLI (gh pr) to create PRs with the correct base branch for each level of your stack.

What are stacked branches in GitButler?

Stacked branches are virtual branches with sequential dependencies, where each branch is 'anchored' to a parent, allowing for multi-layered feature development that builds upon previous work.

GitButler Stack Workflows

Name: GitButler Stack Workflows
Author: outfitter-dev

byoutfitter-dev

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生产力与工作流

Manages complex code changes by organizing dependent GitButler virtual branches into sequential stacks for easier review and merging.

This skill empowers developers to master stacked branch workflows within the GitButler ecosystem. It provides comprehensive guidance on creating anchor-based branch dependencies, reorganizing existing work into logical stacks, and preparing sequential Pull Requests. By breaking down large features into smaller, reviewable chunks—such as separating a refactor from an API implementation—it streamlines the development cycle and improves code review quality. It is particularly useful for developers who need to manage sequential dependencies or organize exploratory code after it has been written.

主要功能

01Visual stack navigation and structure verification using CLI

020 GitHub stars

03Anchor-based branch creation for sequential dependencies

04Commit migration and squashing between stack levels

05Optimized GitHub CLI workflows for multi-level PR submission

06Post-hoc reorganization of independent branches into stacks

使用场景

01Managing dependencies where frontend work relies on foundational backend changes

02Breaking a massive feature into a sequence of small, dependent Pull Requests

03Organizing exploratory code into a logical 'refactor-then-implement' structure

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Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add outfitter-dev/agents stack-workflows

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