pr-summary

Generate concise pull request change summaries from git commits.

Updated Aug 15, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pekral/pekral.cz --skill pr-summary-pekral
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pr-summary
Source: https://github.com/pekral/pekral.cz/tree/main/.claude/skills/pr-summary
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pekral/pekral.cz --skill pr-summary-pekral

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It prevents PR review from getting stuck in noisy diffs by producing a concise, human-readable explanation of what changed and why, tailored for the development and product audience.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Business-impact PR reporting: Turns the current branch’s commits into a clear summary of purpose and impact that can be posted to the tracker.
  • Cross-tracker comment formatting: Generates output suitable for either GitHub PR comments (Markdown) or JIRA issue comments (Wiki Markup), depending on the target.
  • Authorship and traceability: Credits the real change author(s) by reading git history and PR metadata, and includes them in the published comment.

Quick Start

Use the pr-summary skill to generate a ready-to-post comment that explains the business purpose and impact of the current PR changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about pr-summary

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a human-readable summary of pull request changes for stakeholders?

A pull request summary tool analyzes commits and their intent to produce a human-readable comment. It explains what changed and why it matters, tailored for development and product audiences.

Can I post pull request summaries to both GitHub and JIRA?

Yes, cross-tracker comment formatting supports posting PR summaries to GitHub pull requests using Markdown and JIRA issues using Wiki Markup, ensuring the output matches the target platform's formatting requirements.

Does the PR summary include the original author from git history?

Yes, authorship and traceability are maintained by reading git history and PR metadata to credit the real change author. The original author's information is included directly in the published comment for accurate attribution.

What is the best way to summarize feature-flagged changes in a pull request?

Feature-flagged changes are handled using conditional gating, often noted as 'Available behind'. This allows parameter-restricted or feature-flagged changes to be documented with optional embedded blocks within a deterministic summary structure.

Do I need any external dependencies to generate change impact notes for code review?

No external dependencies are required to generate change impact notes. The skill operates independently to analyze commits and produce deterministic, human-readable output for code review workflows.