Purdy Patch

This gem provides a purdypatch tool for improving the format of git-format-patch emails, making them easier for reviewers to read and reply to in a decentralized, email-based review system.

It uses the incredibly useful PrettyPatch formatter, which is used by the patch review system on bugs.webkit.org.

To get started, simply run gem install purdypatch to install the tool.

Once you have purdypatch installed, here's a simple workflow for sending out a patch for review:

$ git format-patch --to="Doge <sohip@suchclass.com>" --attach HEAD~1
$ purdypatch *.patch
$ git send-email *.purdypatch

According to Devil’s Dictionary of Programming, purdypatch is simple, opinionated and lightweight.

Enjoy.