Create Draft MR (GitLab)

Create a commit from all current changes, push the current branch, and open a Draft MR via glab with a concise, intent-focused description.

Preconditions

• Verify glab is installed and authenticated: glab auth status (use glab auth login if needed).
• Work on a non-default branch (create one if needed): git switch -c <branch>.

Workflow

1. Inspect changes and avoid committing secrets

   • Run git status.
   • Run git diff (and git diff --staged if anything is already staged).
   • If anything looks like secrets or local-only config (e.g. .env, credentials files), stop and ask what to do.

2. Infer repo conventions for commit + MR

   • Run git log -10 --oneline to match message style.
   • Capture current branch: git branch --show-current.
   • If base branch is unclear, ask exactly one question:
     • Recommended default: target main.
     • What changes: glab mr create --target-branch <base>.

3. Stage and commit everything

   • Stage all: git add -A.
   • Commit with a concise message (1 line; focus on intent).

4. Push branch

   • Push and set upstream: git push -u origin HEAD.

5. Create Draft MR (use HEREDOC body)

   • Title rules: succinct; no “feat:” prefix; “fix:” is ok for bug fixes.
   • Description rules: intent + approach only; no file/change list; no checkbox test plan; no AI footer.

glab mr create --draft \
  --title "<MR title>" \
  --description "$(cat <<'EOF'
## Problem / Intent

<Why this change exists>

## Approach

<High-level concept of the solution>
EOF
)"

Notes

• If the repo uses a non-origin remote, detect via git remote -v and push accordingly.
• If glab mr create requires explicit targeting, add --target-branch <base>.
• Reference: https://docs.gitlab.com/cli/mr/create/