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pr-base-scope

Set or unset the per-session PR target branch in local git config.

Updated Apr 17, 2026
Search Tags:#swarm#ship#open-pr#flowkit#git-config#pr-base#branch-target
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/smallorbit/smallorbit-plugins --skill pr-base-scope
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pr-base-scope
Source: https://github.com/smallorbit/smallorbit-plugins/tree/main/plugins/flowkit/skills/pr-base-scope
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smallorbit/smallorbit-plugins --skill pr-base-scope

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Set or unset the claude.flowkit.prBase git config key to scope the PR target branch for a session. The key is local to the repository and controls where PRs point during ship and swarm flows. The legacy key claude.prBase is still read as a fallback for backward compatibility, but is never written. When read, it emits a one-line deprecation notice pointing at the migration commands.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pin the PR target branch for the current session with claude.flowkit.prBase.
  • Fall back to claude.prBase for backward compatibility (read-only) and default to develop if neither is set.
  • Used by /ship and /swarm loop mode to ensure PRs are scoped to the correct branch, and by /open-pr to determine the base.

Quick Start

Set the PR base for the current session to a target branch using git config claude.flowkit.prBase <branch>.

Frequently Asked Questions about pr-base-scope

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set the PR target branch for a git session?▼

Pin the PR target branch for a session using git config claude.flowkit.prBase <branch>, which scopes pull request targeting locally to the current repository and session.

What happens if the legacy claude.prBase git config key is set?▼

The legacy claude.prBase git config key is read as a read-only fallback for backward compatibility and emits a deprecation notice, but new writes always target the claude.flowkit.prBase key instead.

What is the default PR base branch when no git config key is set?▼

The default PR base branch is develop, used when neither the claude.flowkit.prBase key nor the legacy claude.prBase fallback is configured in the local git repository.

Can I scope pull request targets for the /ship and /swarm flows?▼

Yes, you can scope pull request targets for the /ship, /swarm loop, and /open-pr flows by setting the claude.flowkit.prBase git config key to control the session's PR base branch.

How do I unset or remove a pinned PR base branch from git config?▼

Unset the per-session PR target branch by removing the claude.flowkit.prBase git config key, which allows the system to fall back to the legacy key or the built-in develop default.

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