Graphite

Graphite is a comprehensive code review platform designed for modern engineering teams who want to move fast without sacrificing quality. At its core, the tool enables developers to create "stacked" pull requests, allowing them to build new features on top of unmerged code instead of waiting for reviews to complete.

The platform consists of two main components: a powerful command-line interface called "gt" that simplifies git workflows, and a web-based dashboard that provides a unified view of all pull requests and reviews. Unlike traditional linear development workflows, Graphite promotes a trunk-based development approach that keeps developers productive and unblocked.

Recently, Graphite introduced Diamond, an AI-powered code review companion that provides instant, codebase-aware feedback. This feature catches bugs early and helps maintain code consistency across teams. The platform works seamlessly with existing GitHub repositories and requires no migration or workflow disruption to get started.

Getting started with Graphite is straightforward and requires minimal setup. First, install the Graphite CLI using Homebrew on Mac (brew install withgraphite/tap/graphite) or npm (npm install -g @withgraphite/graphite-cli). Then connect your GitHub account through the Graphite dashboard at graphite.dev.

Basic workflow steps:

• Run gt create to start a new branch for your changes

• Make your code changes and commit them normally

• Use gt create again to stack another branch on top without waiting for reviews

• Submit all changes with gt submit to create pull requests

• Review and manage everything from the web dashboard

Best practices for success:

• Start with small, focused changes to get comfortable with stacking

• Use the dashboard to track review status and CI results

• Enable Diamond AI reviews for instant feedback on code quality

• Customize notification settings to stay informed without being overwhelmed

• Take advantage of keyboard shortcuts in the dashboard for faster navigation

The platform remembers your preferences and syncs automatically with GitHub, making the transition from traditional workflows smooth and natural.

• Stacked pull requests for unblocked development

• AI-powered code review with Diamond

• Unified PR dashboard with GitHub sync

• Command-line tools and VS Code extension

• Automated reviewer assignment and merge queue

• Team collaboration and productivity insights

• Enterprise security and compliance features

• Integrations with Slack, Linear, Figma, Notion

• Real-time notifications and customizable workflows

• Open source CLI with enterprise dashboard