gitbutler

Automates Git workflows including branching, merging, staging, and undo via CLI commands.

1|Updated Mar 3, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/govoel/voel --skill gitbutler
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: gitbutler
Source: https://github.com/govoel/voel/tree/main/.agents/skills/gitbutler
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/govoel/voel --skill gitbutler

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Git version control often becomes error-prone when juggling multiple branches, stacks, and mutations, and teams need a safer, repeatable workflow to manage writes. GitButler provides a self-contained CLI-driven framework that enforces a deterministic mutation flow, reduces human error, and keeps history coherent.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Write-safe mutation rules: Enforces that all commit/merge actions use the GitButler DSL (but) and follow a reproducible sequence.
  • Branching flexibility: Supports both parallel and stacked branches, with top-level commands or per-branch operations, and automatic handling of dependencies.
  • Multi-branch staging and history management: Maintains separate staging areas per branch and an operation history log with undo capabilities for recovery.

Quick Start

Check the current workspace with but status -fv and then follow the Core Flow to perform your first mutation.

Frequently Asked Questions about gitbutler

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

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How do I automate complex git workflows across stacked branches?

Automating complex git workflows across stacked branches requires applying deterministic mutation sequences to commits. This ensures per-branch staging and coherent history while handling dependencies automatically.

What is the safest way to resolve merge conflicts in parallel branches?

The safest way to resolve merge conflicts in parallel branches uses an oplog-based undo mechanism for safe rollback. This enforces write-safe mutation rules and provides recovery if conflict resolution fails.

Can I move or squash commits across multiple branches without losing history?

Moving or squashing commits across multiple branches without losing history is possible using ID-based operations derived from status outputs. This maintains separate staging areas per branch and tracks all mutations for coherent history.

How do I undo a commit staging error in version control?

To undo a commit staging error in version control, you utilize an operation history log with undo capabilities. This oplog-based mechanism provides safe rollback for any staging or mutation sequence.

Does this version control automation work without external dependencies?

Yes, this version control automation works as a self-contained CLI-driven framework without external dependencies. It enforces a reproducible sequence for all commit and merge actions using its own domain-specific language.

What is the best way to maintain separate staging areas for parallel development?

The best way to maintain separate staging areas for parallel development is enforcing write-safe mutation rules through a deterministic flow. This reduces human error and keeps history coherent across parallel and stacked branches.