git-staging

Stage selective Git changes by applying crafted patches to the index.

15|2|Updated Aug 16, 2025

Search Tags:#git #staging #diff #patch #index #non-interactive

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npx skills add https://github.com/aspiers/ai-config --skill git-staging

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: git-staging
Source: https://github.com/aspiers/ai-config/tree/main/.claude/skills/git-staging
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aspiers/ai-config --skill git-staging

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Non-interactive Git staging enables you to selectively stage changes without opening interactive prompts or risking unintended commits. Stage entire files, specific hunks, or individual lines within a hunk using a patch-based approach.

Core Features & Use Cases

Stage an entire file with a single command when all changes are ready.
Stage only specific hunks or lines from a file by applying a crafted patch to the index.
Avoid interactive commands like git add -p by programmatically building and applying patches.

Quick Start

Instruct your AI to stage only the desired changes from a file using non-interactive patch application.

Frequently Asked Questions about git-staging

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

FAQPage Schema

What is non-interactive Git staging and when do I need it?▼

To stage an entire file non-interactively, use a patch-based approach that applies the file's exact diff to the Git index, staging all changes in that file automatically without requiring interactive prompts.

Can I stage only specific lines from a Git diff using a patch?▼

Yes, you can stage specific lines from a Git diff by building a crafted patch containing only those lines and applying it to the index with git apply --cached, avoiding interactive selection entirely.

Does non-interactive Git staging work without git add -p?▼

Yes, non-interactive Git staging works without git add -p by constructing exact diffs and applying them to the index using git apply --cached, storing temporary patches in a tmp directory for selective staging.

What are the limitations of patch-based Git staging for selective commits?▼

Patch-based Git staging requires patches to be built and applied carefully with git apply --cached, and temporary patches are stored in a tmp directory, meaning poorly constructed diffs may fail to apply or stage incorrect changes.