describe-pr

parcadei/continuous-claude-v3 · updated Apr 8, 2026

$npx skills add https://github.com/parcadei/continuous-claude-v3 --skill describe-pr
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You are tasked with generating a comprehensive pull request description following the repository's standard template.

skill.md

Generate PR Description

You are tasked with generating a comprehensive pull request description following the repository's standard template.

Steps to follow:

  1. Read the PR description template:

    • First, check if thoughts/shared/pr_description.md exists
    • If it doesn't exist, inform the user they need to create a PR description template at thoughts/shared/pr_description.md
    • Read the template carefully to understand all sections and requirements
  2. Identify the PR to describe:

    • Check if the current branch has an associated PR: gh pr view --json url,number,title,state 2>/dev/null
    • If no PR exists for the current branch, or if on main/master, list open PRs: gh pr list --limit 10 --json number,title,headRefName,author
    • Ask the user which PR they want to describe
  3. Check for existing description:

    • Check if thoughts/shared/prs/{number}_description.md already exists
    • If it exists, read it and inform the user you'll be updating it
    • Consider what has changed since the last description was written
  4. Gather comprehensive PR information:

    • Get the full PR diff: gh pr diff {number}
    • If you get an error about no default remote repository, instruct the user to run gh repo set-default and select the appropriate repository
    • Get commit history: gh pr view {number} --json commits
    • Review the base branch: gh pr view {number} --json baseRefName
    • Get PR metadata: gh pr view {number} --json url,title,number,state

4b. Gather reasoning history (if available):

  • Check if reasoning files exist: ls .git/claude/commits/*/reasoning.md 2>/dev/null
  • If they exist, aggregate them: bash "$CLAUDE_PROJECT_DIR/.claude/scripts/aggregate-reasoning.sh" main
  • This shows what approaches were tried before the final solution
  • Save the output for inclusion in the PR description
  1. Analyze the changes thoroughly: (ultrathink about the code changes, their architectural implications, and potential impacts)

    • Read through the entire diff carefully
    • For context, read any files that are referenced but not shown in the diff
    • Understand the purpose and impact of each change
    • Identify user-facing changes vs internal implementation details
    • Look for breaking changes or migration requirements
  2. Handle verification requirements:

    • Look for any checklist items in the "How to verify it" section of the template
    • For each verification step:
      • If it's a command you can run (like make check test, npm test, etc.), run it
      • If it passes, mark the checkbox as checked: - [x]
      • If it fails, keep it unchecked and note what failed: - [ ] with explanation
      • If it requires manual testing (UI interactions, external services), leave unchecked and note for user
    • Document any verification steps you couldn't complete
  3. Generate the description:

    • Fill out each section from the template thoroughly:
      • Answer each question/section based on your analysis
      • Be specific about problems solved and changes made
      • Focus on user impact where relevant
      • Include technical details in appropriate sections
      • Write a concise changelog entry
    • If reasoning files were found (from step 4b):
      • Add an "## Approaches Tried" section before "## How to verify it"
      • Include the aggregated reasoning showing failed attempts and what was learned
      • This helps reviewers understand the journey, not just the destination
    • Ensure all checklist items are addressed (checked or explained)
  4. Save the description:

    • Write the completed description to thoughts/shared/prs/{number}_description.md
    • Show the user the generated description
  5. Update the PR:

    • Update the PR description directly: gh pr edit {number} --body-file thoughts/shared/prs/{number}_description.md
    • Confirm the update was successful
    • If any verification steps remain unchecked, remind the user to complete them before merging

Important notes:

  • This command works across different repositories - always read the local template
  • Be thorough but concise - descriptions should be scannable
  • Focus on the "why" as much as the "what"
  • Include any breaking changes or migration notes prominently
  • If the PR touches multiple components, organize the description accordingly
  • Always attempt to run verification commands when possible
  • Clearly communicate which verification steps need manual testing

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Ratings

4.644 reviews
  • Aanya Dixit· Dec 24, 2024

    Registry listing for describe-pr matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

  • Sakura Sanchez· Dec 16, 2024

    describe-pr is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • Shikha Mishra· Dec 8, 2024

    Useful defaults in describe-pr — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

  • Emma Gill· Dec 8, 2024

    Keeps context tight: describe-pr is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • Ganesh Mohane· Dec 4, 2024

    describe-pr fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • Yash Thakker· Nov 27, 2024

    describe-pr has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

  • Layla White· Nov 27, 2024

    Registry listing for describe-pr matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

  • Luis Diallo· Nov 15, 2024

    Keeps context tight: describe-pr is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • Li Srinivasan· Nov 7, 2024

    describe-pr reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • Li White· Oct 26, 2024

    Registry listing for describe-pr matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

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