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git request-pull
Generate a request to pull changes into a repository.
git request-pull generates a summary message describing the changes between two commits, which you can send to a project maintainer to request that they pull your changes. This is especially useful for email-based workflows or when collaborating outside of platforms like GitHub. The command outputs a message that includes a comparison summary, a list of commits, and their messages, making it easy for maintainers to review and apply your changes.
Command
git request-pull <start> <url> <end>
Examples
- **Generates a summary like:
The following changes since commit 1234567... (main):
Some previous commit message
are available in the Git repository at:
https://github.com/example/repo.git feature-branch
for you to fetch changes up to 89abcde... (feature-branch):
New feature commit message Another commit message
file1.txt | 10 ++++++++++ file2.js | 5 +++++ 2 files changed, 15 insertions(+)**
git request-pull main https://github.com/example/repo.git feature-branch
- Generate a pull request message from v1.0 to v1.1.
git request-pull v1.0 https://github.com/example/repo.git v1.1
- Request a pull for a feature branch based on main.
git request-pull main https://github.com/example/repo.git feature-branch
Steps
- Identify the base commit or branch you want to compare from (e.g., main or v1.0).
- Run
git request-pull <start> <url> <end>to generate a pull request message. - Send the generated message to the project maintainer (e.g., via email or chat).
ProTips
Tip
Use this command when collaborating via email or outside of web-based platforms.
Tip
Include a clear start and end point for clarity.
Tip
Review the generated message before sending to ensure it accurately describes your changes.
Links
Author: mike-rambil • Updated: 2024-06-10 • Tags: collaboration, pull-request