Does this skill delete unmerged code?

No, it uses the safe delete flag (-d), which git uses to prevent the deletion of branches containing changes that haven't been merged into the current HEAD or upstream.

Will it delete my main or production branches?

No, the skill includes explicit guardrails to protect critical branches like main, dev, and staging from being accidentally deleted.

Can I preview the changes before they happen?

Yes, the workflow is designed to show a summary of all branches identified for pruning before any deletion commands are executed.

How does it identify which branches are stale?

It fetches remote updates with the prune flag and then analyzes branch metadata to find local branches whose upstream tracking references are marked as ': gone]'.

What tools does this skill require?

This skill utilizes the Bash tool within Claude Code to execute standard Git commands on your local system.

Git Branch Pruning

Name: Git Branch Pruning
Author: CodySwannGT

byCodySwannGT

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Herramientas para Desarrolladores

Cleans up stale local Git branches by identifying and safely removing references that no longer exist on the remote repository.

The Git Branch Pruning skill automates repository maintenance by synchronizing your local branch list with the remote repository's current state. It performs a fetch with pruning to update tracking references, identifies 'gone' branches that have been merged or deleted upstream, and guides the user through a safe deletion process. This prevents local workspace clutter and ensures your environment stays organized while strictly adhering to safety protocols such as protecting primary branches and preventing the loss of unmerged work.

Características Principales

01Built-in protection for primary branches including main, dev, and staging

02Safe deletion protocol using -d to prevent loss of unmerged changes

03Intelligent identification of stale local branches with 'gone' status

041 GitHub stars

05Mandatory pre-deletion preview for user verification

06Automated remote-to-local synchronization via git fetch --prune

Casos de Uso

01Cleaning up local environments after a sprint or large batch of merged Pull Requests

02Managing repository bloat and improving branch navigation in long-lived projects

03Synchronizing local branch lists with a team's remote repository state

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add codyswanngt/lisa git-prune

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT