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prs-for-busy-folks

Generate a PR title and description from a code diff and apply via gh pr edit.

1|Updated May 22, 2013
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#review#diff#pr#pull-request#semantics
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/scottopell/dotfiles --skill prs-for-busy-folks
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prs-for-busy-folks
Source: https://github.com/scottopell/dotfiles/tree/main/home-dir-configs/claude/skills/prs-for-busy-folks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/scottopell/dotfiles --skill prs-for-busy-folks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates turning a code diff into a semantic PR title and description for busy reviewers, helping them understand what changed and why without scanning file lists.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Turn a diff into a concise, semantic PR title that captures the primary change.
  • Generate a structured PR description with a clear summary, the changes that matter, and the rationale.
  • Support prompting scenarios like "write a PR description", "summarize this PR", "update the PR body", or "make a PR title", and trigger when wrapping up a branch and a PR update is needed.

Quick Start

Provide the current branch diff and let this skill generate and apply a semantic PR title and description using gh pr edit.

Frequently Asked Questions about prs-for-busy-folks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically generate a PR description from a code diff?▼

To generate a PR title from a diff, you process the code changes to extract the primary semantic update and format it into a concise summary. This captures the core modification without requiring manual file list scanning, which is then applied via gh pr edit.

What is the best way to summarize a pull request for busy reviewers?▼

The best way to summarize a pull request for busy reviewers is to focus on high-signal concepts rather than file lists, generating a structured description with a clear summary, key changes, and rationale. This scannable format helps reviewers understand the intent quickly.

Can I update an existing PR body automatically using a diff?▼

Yes, you can update an existing PR body by feeding the current branch diff to an automated generator that rewrites the description. It structures the semantic changes and applies the updated PR body directly through the gh pr edit command.

Does generating a semantic PR description require manual file scanning?▼

No, generating a semantic PR description does not require manual file scanning. The automation analyzes the diff to identify what changed and why, producing a high-signal summary that spares reviewers from scanning file lists to understand the modifications.

When should I use an automated PR description generator?▼

You should use an automated PR description generator when wrapping up a branch and needing to update the PR before review, or when writing, updating, or summarizing pull requests. It is ideal for turning complex diffs into scannable, reviewer-friendly summaries.

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