Git CLI tool for intelligently creating branch names
5 months ago
- #Git
- #Productivity
- #CLI
- gibr is a CLI tool for creating Git branches connected to issue trackers.
- It supports multiple issue trackers like GitHub, GitLab, Jira, and Linear.
- Automatically generates consistent branch names based on issue details.
- Includes commands like `gibr issues` to list open issues and `gibr 123` to create a branch for issue #123.
- Configurable via `.gibrconfig` file, which can be set up interactively with `gibr init`.
- Offers Git aliases for convenience, allowing commands like `git create 123`.
- Supports placeholders in branch names like `{issuetype}`, `{issue}`, and `{title}`.
- Includes a verbose flag for debug-level logging.
- Encourages contributions and feedback via GitHub issues and discussions.