create-backport-branch

Backport a GitHub PR by creating a new ai-backport- branch and using git cherry-pick -x to apply all PR commits onto a target release branch or commit hash. This automates the porting of fixes across versions while preserving original source context.

Yes, automating cherry-pick of multiple PR commits is supported by fetching all commits from the specified PR number and sequentially applying them onto the target release branch or commit hash. The process generates a structured backport branch name and a final summary report.

Creating an automated backport branch requires two inputs: the target release branch name or specific commit hash, and the GitHub PR number. These inputs define where the commits are applied and which commits to cherry-pick for the backport operation.

Yes, the backport automation handles conflict resolution and manages generated files when applicable during the cherry-pick process. It applies the PR commits onto the target release branch and produces a structured report detailing the backport outcome.

Git cherry-pick preserves source context by using the -x flag, which appends the original commit hash to the new commit message. This ensures traceability when porting PR fixes onto release branches across different versions.

The best way to port fixes across versions is automating the creation of a dedicated backport branch, cherry-picking the PR commits onto the target release branch or commit, and generating a structured backport summary report to track applied changes.