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Create a new branch from a ref

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Use GitLab: its GitLab Projects API lets you create a new branch from a ref in a single step (POST /api/v4/projects/{id}/repository/branches). GitLab also has an MCP server, so an AI assistant like Claude or ChatGPT can do it for you. capabilities.work can help you get signed up and connected.

  • How do I create a new branch from main or a specific commit?
  • Can I branch off a tag or commit SHA instead of another branch?
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  • Create branch {branch} from {ref} in project {id}.
  • Start a new branch {branch} in repository {id} off commit {ref}.
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POST /api/v4/projects/{id}/repository/branches in GitLab Projects API. Full spec on APIs.io.

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