Branchlet

Split Large Git Branches into Small, Review-Ready PRs

Name: Branchlet
Author: Branchlet

AI-powered branch splitting for GitHub/GitLab. Automate stacked pull requests and stop shipping 1,000+ line PRs. Let AI group and order changes into small, sequential PRs—so your team can review faster with fewer conflicts.

Terminal

$ branchlet --from feature/checkout-redesign --strategy feature
Proposed (features, tests included):
1) feature/checkout-redesign/address-form   (+412/-133)  → base: main
2) …/payment-methods                        (+356/-91)   → base: #1
3) …/order-summary                          (+402/-198)  → base: #2
4) …/analytics                              (+178/-70)   → base: #3
Tail: …/chore (formatting/snapshots)

Confirm? [Y/n] y
Branches created, PRs opened (#341–#345). Merge top-down.

ui/components refactor+127 -45

api/routes auth fixes+89 -23

tests + docs+156 -12

Why this matters

Stop Shipping 1,000+ Line PRs

Big PRs kill velocity.

Reviewers get overwhelmed, feedback gets delayed, and merge conflicts multiply.

Splitting by hand is tedious & error-prone.

Manual cherry-picking leads to broken dependencies and hours of conflict resolution.

Reviewers need logical, incremental changes.

Small, focused PRs are easier to understand, review, and approve quickly.

AI-Powered Branch Splitting for GitHub/GitLab

Intelligent analysis that understands your code structure and dependencies. Automate stacked pull requests with smart Git CLI tools.

Smart Splits

AI clusters related changes by module, function, and tests for logical grouping.

Sequential Branches

Ordered branches with dependencies resolved automatically.

Auto PR Drafts

Clean titles and descriptions following your team's conventions.

One Command

branchlet generates branches and PRs instantly.

How It Works

Three simple steps to transform your workflow

Push your big feature branch

Work normally on your feature. No need to change your development workflow.

Run `branchlet`

Execute locally or in CI. AI analyzes your changes and proposes a logical split.

Review & confirm

Preview the proposed stack, make adjustments, then confirm to open draft PRs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about splitting large Git branches into small PRs

How do I split a large Git branch into smaller PRs?

Use Branchlet's AI-powered analysis to automatically group related changes by module, function, and tests. The tool analyzes your code structure and dependencies to create logical, sequential PRs that are easy to review and merge.

What are stacked pull requests?

Stacked PRs are a series of small, sequential pull requests that build on each other. Each PR in the stack depends on the previous one, allowing for faster code review and easier conflict resolution compared to massive single PRs.

Why are small PRs better for code review?

Small PRs are easier to understand, review faster, and have fewer merge conflicts. Reviewers can focus on specific changes, provide better feedback, and maintain code quality. This leads to improved developer productivity and code velocity.

Does Branchlet work with GitHub and GitLab?

Yes! Branchlet integrates seamlessly with both GitHub and GitLab workflows. The AI analyzes your repository structure and creates PRs that follow your team's existing conventions and branching strategies.

How does the AI determine how to split my branch?

Our AI uses AST analysis and semantic grouping to understand code relationships. It identifies cohesive features, maintains test coverage, and ensures logical dependency ordering for optimal PR sequencing and review flow.

Can I customize the splitting strategy?

Absolutely! Branchlet offers multiple splitting strategies including feature-based, module-based, and custom rules. You can preview proposed splits, make adjustments, and configure the tool to match your team's specific workflow requirements.

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