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Open a pull request

gh pr create · glab mr create

A pull request (GitHub) or merge request (GitLab) offers a branch's commits for review before integrating them. Push your branch first, then open the request from the forge, with the gh or glab CLI, or from Merathon.

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What it does

Proposes the commits of a branch for review on GitHub (pull request) or GitLab (merge request).

A use case

Your branch is pushed and you want it reviewed before integrating it.

On the command line

git push -u origin <branch>
Publishes the branch to propose.
gh pr create
GitHub CLI: creates the pull request, asking for a title and a description.
gh pr create --draft --base main
Draft pull request, targeting main.
glab mr create
GitLab CLI: creates the merge request.
gh pr checkout <number>
Gets a pull request's branch locally to test it.

In Merathon

  1. Push the branch.
  2. Right-click the branch → "Create a GitHub pull request…" or "Create a GitLab merge request…" (an account on the forge must be connected).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a pull request and a merge request?

Essentially none: GitHub says pull request, GitLab says merge request.

How do I update a pull request?

Push new commits to the same branch: the pull request updates by itself.

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