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shepherd-to-merge

Manage pull request review, validation, and merge procedures.

1|Updated Feb 13, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#pull request#merge#review#ci
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/photon-grove/skills --skill shepherd-to-merge
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shepherd-to-merge
Source: https://github.com/photon-grove/skills/tree/main/skills/shepherd-to-merge
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/photon-grove/skills --skill shepherd-to-merge

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of shepherding pull requests through review, feedback resolution, CI validation, and auto-merge, reducing manual effort and ensuring compliance with project policies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive PR Management: Guides users through checking out PR branches, running subagent code reviews, handling feedback, and resolving review threads.
  • Automated Validation: Waits for CI checks, asynchronous reviews, and final verification before enacting auto-merge.
  • Use Case: Developers can use this Skill to efficiently process multiple PRs in sequence, ensuring quality before merging, especially in environments with strict branch protections.

Quick Start

To shepherd a specific PR, specify the repository and PR number or URL, then run the Skill to manage the review, validation, and merge process automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions about shepherd-to-merge

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate pull request review and merging?▼

To automate pull request review and merging, this Skill shepherds PRs by running subagent code reviews, resolving feedback, validating CI checks, and executing auto-merge procedures. This reduces manual effort while ensuring compliance with project policies and branch protections.

How does automated PR management handle CI validation?▼

Automated PR management handles CI validation by waiting for CI checks and asynchronous reviews to complete. It performs a final verification to ensure all quality standards are met before enacting the auto-merge procedure across multiple pull requests.

Can I process multiple pull requests in sequence automatically?▼

Yes, you can process multiple pull requests in sequence. This Skill operates across multiple PRs, integrating CI checks and review feedback to ensure high-quality merges while reducing manual developer effort in environments with strict branch protections.

Does automated merging work with strict branch protections?▼

Yes, automated merging works with strict branch protections. The Skill ensures safety and compliance by conforming to branch protection rules and review requirements before enacting any auto-merge procedures on the target repository.

What is needed to start shepherding a pull request?▼

To start shepherding a pull request, you need to specify the target repository and the PR number or URL. The Skill then automatically manages the end-to-end review, validation, and merge process for that specific branch.

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