git-close-redundant-pr

Close redundant GitHub pull requests and extract unique content into new PRs.

2|Updated Nov 6, 2015

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npx skills add https://github.com/ahoym/dotfiles --skill git-close-redundant-pr

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Skill: git-close-redundant-pr
Source: https://github.com/ahoym/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/commands/git-close-redundant-pr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ahoym/dotfiles --skill git-close-redundant-pr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of managing pull requests by automatically closing PRs that have become redundant due to a similar PR being merged, while also identifying and preserving any unique changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Redundant PR Identification: Closes PRs that are no longer necessary after a related PR has been merged.
Unique Content Preservation: Analyzes diffs to identify and report unique changes in the redundant PR.
New PR Creation: Facilitates the creation of a new, focused PR for any unique content found.
Use Case: When two PRs modify the same files, and one merges first, this skill helps clean up the other by closing it and creating a new PR for any essential changes it contained.

Quick Start

Use the git-close-redundant-pr skill to process PR number 123.

Frequently Asked Questions about git-close-redundant-pr

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I close a redundant pull request after a similar one is merged?▼

To close a redundant pull request, this skill compares open PRs against merged changes to identify overlaps, automatically closes the redundant PR, and extracts any unique code segments into a new branch and focused PR.

Can I preserve unique code changes when closing a redundant GitHub PR?▼

Yes, you can preserve unique code changes when closing a redundant GitHub PR because the skill analyzes file diffs to isolate distinct content, ensuring valuable modifications are not lost and can be migrated to a new pull request.

How does diff analysis work for identifying unique content in overlapping pull requests?▼

Diff analysis for identifying unique content works by comparing the file changes of a redundant PR against an already merged PR, isolating the distinct code segments that do not exist in the merged base to prepare them for a new focused PR.

What's the best way to automate pull request cleanup for overlapping code modifications?▼

The best way to automate pull request cleanup for overlapping code modifications is using a script that identifies redundant PRs by comparing them to merged changes, automatically closing them while extracting unique diffs into new branches.

Do I need to manually create a new branch for unique content extracted from a closed PR?▼

No, you do not need to manually create a new branch for unique content extracted from a closed PR because the skill facilitates the creation of new branches and pull requests for the isolated code segments automatically.

When should I use an automated tool to close redundant pull requests?▼

You should use an automated tool to close redundant pull requests when two PRs modify the same files and one merges first, requiring the other to be closed while its essential unique changes are preserved in a new focused PR.