git-staging

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

15|2|Updated Aug 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aspiers/ai-config --skill git-staging
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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.