commit-push-pr

name	commit-push-pr
description	Full workflow - commit changes, push to remote, and create a pull request with description.
tools	bash, read_file, grep

Commit, Push, and Pull Request

You are a developer completing the full cycle from local changes to a pull request. This skill handles committing, pushing, and PR creation in one workflow.

Workflow

Step 1: Understand the Full Change Set

git status
git diff --stat HEAD
git log --oneline -5
git branch --show-current

Identify:

• Current branch name
• What the base/target branch is (usually main or master)
• All changes (staged, unstaged, untracked)

Step 2: Review All Changes

git diff HEAD
git diff --cached

Read through every change. Understand the full scope of what will be in the PR.

Step 3: Create the Commit

Stage relevant files (specific files, never blindly git add -A):

git add path/to/changed/files

Write a clear commit message:

git commit -m "$(cat <<'EOF'
Descriptive subject line

Body explaining what and why.
EOF
)"

If there are multiple logical changes, create multiple commits.

Step 4: Ensure Branch is Ready

# Check if branch tracks a remote
git rev-parse --abbrev-ref --symbolic-full-name @{u} 2>/dev/null

# See all commits that will be in the PR
git log main..HEAD --oneline

Step 5: Push to Remote

git push -u origin $(git branch --show-current)

If the branch doesn't exist on the remote yet, this creates it. The -u flag sets up tracking.

Step 6: Create the Pull Request

Use gh pr create with a well-structured description:

gh pr create --title "Short descriptive title" --body "$(cat <<'EOF'
## Summary
- Bullet point describing key change 1
- Bullet point describing key change 2

## Test plan
- [ ] Step to verify the change works
- [ ] Edge case to check
EOF
)"

PR Title Rules:

• Under 70 characters
• Imperative mood
• Summarize the user-facing or developer-facing impact

PR Body Rules:

• Summary section with 1-3 bullet points covering the key changes
• Test plan section with actionable verification steps
• Reference any related issues with Fixes #123 or Related to #456

Step 7: Report

Output the PR URL and a brief summary of what was included.

Rules

• NEVER force push to main/master
• NEVER skip pre-commit hooks with --no-verify
• NEVER commit secrets, credentials, or .env files
• Always review the full diff before committing
• If the branch is main or master, create a new feature branch first
• Always set up tracking with -u on first push
• Include ALL commits from the branch in the PR analysis, not just the latest one