Can I skip the test verification step?

No, the skill enforces a 'Low Freedom' rigidity level, meaning test verification is mandatory to prevent merging broken code.

What happens to my local worktree after a PR is created?

The skill intelligently preserves your worktree for Pull Requests (Option 2) and 'Keep as-is' (Option 3) so you can address review feedback easily.

Can it detect my main branch automatically?

Yes, it uses git merge-base to identify the split point from main or master, and will ask for confirmation if the base branch is ambiguous.

Does this skill work with any task manager?

This skill is specifically optimized to work with the 'bd' (beads) task management system and the GitHub (gh) CLI.

How does the discard option prevent accidental data loss?

Before deleting any branch or worktree, the skill lists all commits that will be lost and requires the user to manually type 'discard' to confirm.

Finishing Development Branches

Name: Finishing Development Branches
Author: OpenSourceSam

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Developer Tools

Automates the final stages of feature development by closing epics, verifying tests, and managing branch integration workflows.

About

This skill provides a standardized, fail-safe workflow for concluding development tasks within Claude Code. It enforces a strict 6-step process that ensures all epic tasks are closed, mandates automated test verification via a dedicated runner, and presents clear paths for merging locally, creating Pull Requests, or discarding work. By managing git worktrees and requiring explicit confirmation for destructive actions, it prevents the integration of broken code and maintains a clean, organized development environment.

Key Features

Mandatory pre-integration test execution via isolated test-runner agents
0 GitHub stars
Standardized four-option integration menu: Merge, PR, Keep, or Discard
Automated 'bd' epic closure and task status verification
Automated GitHub Pull Request creation with templated epic summaries
Intelligent git worktree management and conditional cleanup

Use Cases

Finalizing a feature branch after implementation is complete and reviewed
Safely discarding experimental branches with multi-step confirmation to prevent data loss
Streamlining the transition from local development to a formal GitHub Pull Request

About

Key Features

Mandatory pre-integration test execution via isolated test-runner agents
0 GitHub stars
Standardized four-option integration menu: Merge, PR, Keep, or Discard
Automated 'bd' epic closure and task status verification
Automated GitHub Pull Request creation with templated epic summaries
Intelligent git worktree management and conditional cleanup

Use Cases

Finalizing a feature branch after implementation is complete and reviewed
Safely discarding experimental branches with multi-step confirmation to prevent data loss
Streamlining the transition from local development to a formal GitHub Pull Request