yeet
by openaiyeet is a focused GitHub skill for one job: stage intended changes, make a concise commit, push the branch, and open a GitHub pull request with gh. Use it when your branch is ready for review and you want a consistent yeet guide for Git Workflows, not a general Git tutor.
This skill scores 78/100, which means it is a solid listing candidate for directory users who want a targeted GitHub CLI workflow instead of a generic prompt. It is clearly triggerable, has a defined end-to-end flow, and gives enough operational detail to decide on install, though it still has some workflow edge-case gaps.
- Explicit trigger: use only when the user wants to stage, commit, push, and open a GitHub PR in one flow with `gh`.
- Operational steps are concrete: it requires `gh` availability/auth, then branches, stages, commits, pushes, and opens a draft PR.
- Good install decision value: the repo includes a short prompt, display metadata, and no placeholder/demo markers, so users can understand its purpose quickly.
- The workflow is opinionated and narrow; it is only relevant for a specific git-to-PR flow, not general repository work.
- Some execution details are incomplete in the excerpted body, including a truncated PR-description instruction and no install command or supporting references.
Overview of yeet skill
What yeet is for
yeet is a focused GitHub skill for one specific job: stage intended changes, make a concise commit, push the branch, and open a GitHub pull request with gh. It is best for people who already know what they want reviewed and want the last mile of a Git workflow handled consistently. The yeet skill is not a general Git tutor; it is an execution helper for turning a ready branch into a reviewable PR.
Who should use it
Use yeet when you have code changes in a local repo, you can authenticate with GitHub CLI, and you want a repeatable “prepare for review” flow. It fits developers, agents, and automation that need a low-friction yeet for Git Workflows path from work-in-progress to PR without improvising branch, commit, and push steps each time.
What makes it different
The main value is constraint: yeet requires gh, checks authentication, and follows a prescribed sequence for branch naming, staging, committing, pushing, and opening a draft PR. That narrows guesswork and reduces missed steps. The tradeoff is that it only helps when the repository is already in a state worth reviewing and when your environment supports GitHub CLI.
How to Use yeet skill
Install and verify prerequisites
For yeet install, add the skill and make sure the local machine can actually complete the workflow:
npx skills add openai/skills --skill yeet
Before relying on it, verify gh --version and gh auth status. If gh is missing or unauthenticated, stop and fix that first; the skill depends on GitHub CLI, not browser-only PR creation. This is the biggest adoption blocker, so it is worth confirming before you ask the skill to act on a branch.
Give it a complete review-ready goal
yeet usage works best when your prompt names the desired outcome, not just “use yeet.” A strong request includes the change set, repository context, and any constraints on the commit or PR. For example: “Prepare this branch for review: stage only the API and test changes, commit with a focused message, push to origin, and open a draft PR.”
If the changes are mixed, say what should and should not be included. The skill stages with git add -A, so you should make untracked and edited files intentional before invoking it.
Follow the workflow in order
The yeet guide is built around a predictable sequence: check branch state, stage changes, commit tersely, run checks if needed, push with tracking, then create the PR. If you are on main, master, or your default branch, it creates a feature branch first. If checks fail because dependencies are missing, the skill allows one install-and-rerun pass, which matters for first-run environments.
For best results, read these files first:
SKILL.mdfor the exact guardrails and command orderagents/openai.yamlfor the default prompt and product framingLICENSE.txtonly if you need reuse or redistribution context
Write inputs that improve output quality
A good yeet invocation names the review intent, such as “fix login redirect,” “clean up failing test coverage,” or “prepare docs-only update.” Better prompts also mention whether the branch is new, whether the repo has an existing test command, and whether you want a draft PR. That helps the skill produce a commit and PR description that matches the actual diff instead of a generic summary.
yeet skill FAQ
Is yeet just a fancy git prompt?
No. A normal prompt can suggest steps, but yeet encodes a specific, tool-backed flow around gh, authentication checks, branch handling, staging, committing, pushing, and PR creation. The value is less “chatty guidance” and more a consistent operational path for Git Workflows.
When should I not use yeet?
Do not use yeet if you cannot authenticate with gh, if you are not ready to commit, or if you need selective staging that conflicts with git add -A. It is also a poor fit for exploratory branches, rebases, or situations where you want to review the diff before any commit is made.
Is yeet beginner-friendly?
It is beginner-friendly only if the user can already identify which files belong in the change and understands basic Git branch state. The skill reduces PR friction, but it does not replace Git fundamentals or explain every command as a learning exercise.
Does yeet work outside GitHub CLI workflows?
Not really. The repo evidence centers on gh, so yeet is most useful in GitHub-based repos where CLI auth, branch pushing, and PR creation are part of the normal process. If your team uses another host or avoids CLI auth, the fit is weak.
How to Improve yeet skill
Start with cleaner inputs
The best way to improve yeet results is to make the scope explicit. Tell it the target issue, the intended files, and the review intent. For example: “Prepare this branch for review; include src/auth/* and tests/auth/*, exclude generated files, and write a PR body that explains the auth fix and validation steps.”
Guard against common failure modes
The main failure modes are over-staging, vague commit messages, and trying to run the skill before gh is ready. Another common problem is asking for the workflow while the branch still contains unrelated edits. If the diff is messy, clean it first; yeet is strongest when the branch already reflects one reviewable change.
Iterate after the first pass
After yeet creates the commit or draft PR, review the message quality and the included files. If the PR body is too generic, feed back the actual issue, the user impact, and the test evidence you want mentioned. For future yeet usage, keep a short prompt template that always names the change, the branch state, and any staging exclusions.
Use repository context to sharpen the prompt
The agents/openai.yaml default prompt shows the intended posture: “prepare this branch for review.” Build on that by adding specifics from your repo, such as the subsystem, test command, or release risk. That gives yeet enough context to produce a tighter commit and PR without adding unnecessary ceremony.