-Due to a newer version we need to use add_labels instead of just
labels
-The backport PR will now also copy the milestones in case the
milstones were set
This commit introduces an automated GitHub Actions workflow to streamline
the backporting process for merged PRs from master to release branches.
Key features:
- Triggers on merged PRs with labels matching 'backport-v*' pattern
(e.g., backport-v0.20.x-branch)
- Validates that target branches exist before attempting backport
- Creates separate backport PRs for each target branch
- Automatically adds 'no-changelog' label to backport PRs
- Handles merge conflicts by creating draft PRs with conflict markers
- Supports multiple simultaneous backports via multiple labels
Workflow steps:
1. Checkout repository with full git history
2. Validate all target branches exist in the remote repository
3. For each valid backport label:
- Create a new branch (backport-<pr-num>-to-<target-branch>)
- Cherry-pick commits from the master PR
- Create a new PR targeting the release branch
- Link back to the original PR
4. If conflicts occur, create a draft PR for manual resolution
Label format:
- Valid: backport-v0.20.x-branch, backport-v0.19.x-branch
- Invalid: backport candidate, backport-candidate, backport-needed
This automation reduces manual work and ensures consistency in the
backporting process while maintaining full visibility and control
for maintainers.
ziggie