stax is a modern CLI for stacked Git branches and PRs.
Stacked branches let you split work into small, reviewable pieces that build on each other (and visualize it as a tree).
- Smaller reviews – Each PR is focused, so reviewers move faster and catch more issues
- Parallel progress – Keep building on top while lower PRs are still in review
- Safer shipping – Merge foundations first; reduce the risk of “one giant PR” landing at once
- Cleaner history – Each logical change lands independently (easier to understand, revert, and git blame)
This is free and open source software.
Website: github.com/cesarferreira/stax
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Developer: César Ferreira
License: MIT License
stax is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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