gitbutlerapp/gitbutler

cli: support for opening pr in browser

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#12340 opened on Feb 12, 2026

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CLIhelp wantednew feature

Description

but pr open # if there's only 1 and if that one has an attached pr
but pr open [branch-id]

Contributor guide

Tech stack
rustsveltetauri
Domain
cli
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
Rust basicsCLI command patternsGitButler architecture
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
55
Research direction
Examine the CLI module in the GitButler codebase to understand how existing commands are structured. Look for any existing command to open URLs or interact with the browser. Review comments in issue #12340 for specific user requests or design discussions. Identify which branch or PR tracking data structures need to be accessed to determine the correct PR URL.