What happens if my tests fail?

The skill will identify the failures and halt the integration process, preventing you from merging broken code or creating failing PRs.

Does it clean up git worktrees?

Yes, it automatically removes associated git worktrees when you choose to merge locally or discard the branch, keeping your environment clean.

Can it create Pull Requests on GitHub?

Absolutely. It uses the GitHub CLI to create PRs with a summary of changes and a test plan based on your recent work.

Does this skill run my project's tests automatically?

Yes, it detects common test runners like npm test, pytest, and cargo test to verify code quality before offering any integration options.

Development Branch Finalizer

Name: Development Branch Finalizer
Author: kivilaid

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Developer Tools

Streamlines the conclusion of development tasks by verifying tests and guiding git branch integration or cleanup workflows.

The Development Branch Finalizer skill provides a structured framework for concluding work within Claude Code. It enforces a 'test-first' policy, requiring a successful test suite run before presenting the user with clear options to merge locally, push a Pull Request, preserve the branch, or discard changes. By automating git commands and managing worktree cleanup, it ensures a consistent and error-free transition from feature implementation to code integration, preventing common mistakes like merging broken code or leaving orphaned branches.

Key Features

01Structured 4-option workflow for merging, PRs, or cleanup

02Safety-first confirmations for branch deletion and discards

036 GitHub stars

04Automated test verification before any integration action

05Automated Pull Request creation with GitHub CLI integration

06Intelligent git worktree management and cleanup

Use Cases

01Merging a completed feature branch into main with a clean local history

02Creating a detailed GitHub Pull Request with summaries and test plans automatically

03Safely disposing of experimental branches and associated worktrees

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kivilaid/plugin-marketplace finishing-a-development-branch

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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