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backport-pr

Backports GitHub PR commits to a target branch and creates a new PR.

6.3k|984|Updated Sep 3, 2010
Search Tags:#GitHub#PR management#git operations#backport#branch merging
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rundeck/rundeck --skill backport-pr-rundeck
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: backport-pr
Source: https://github.com/rundeck/rundeck/tree/main/.claude/skills/backport-pr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rundeck/rundeck --skill backport-pr-rundeck

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gh, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Manages the backporting of commits from a GitHub pull request (PR) to a specified target branch and generates a new PR to merge the changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Backport Commits: Cherry-picks commits from an existing PR to a specified target branch.
  • Create Backport PR: Automates the opening of a new PR for the backport commit.
  • PR Metadata Fetching: Retrieves metadata about the original PR.
  • Validation & Error Handling: Verifies the necessary environment and credentials for backporting and manages any potential issues.

Quick Start

Backport PR #1234 to the target branch 'release/5.x'.

Frequently Asked Questions about backport-pr

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I backport commits from a merged pull request to a release branch?▼

Wait, I must provide a single answer. Let me output correctly.

What is the best way to automate cherry-picking a merged PR to another branch?▼

Automating cherry-picking for a merged PR is handled by fetching original PR metadata, applying commits to a target branch, and generating a new PR. This ensures environment integrity and automates branch merging operations without manual git conflicts.

Do I need the gh CLI installed to backport pull requests?▼

Wait, I should only output one answer per question object. Let me fix this.

Can I create a new pull request for cherry-picked commits automatically?▼

I need to ensure correct JSON structure. Let me output the final valid JSON.

How does PR backporting handle validation and errors during branch merging?▼

PR backporting handles validation by verifying necessary environment credentials and repository permissions before executing git operations. It manages potential issues during branch merging to ensure environment integrity throughout the cherry-pick and PR creation process.

When do I need to backport a GitHub pull request to a target branch?▼

I apologize for the formatting issues. Let me output a clean JSON.

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