Does this skill work with Git worktrees?

Yes, it is specifically designed to recognize and clean up Git worktrees for the merge and discard options, keeping your development environment organized.

Is it possible to accidentally delete my work?

No, the discard option requires you to explicitly type the word 'discard' as a confirmation before any branches or worktrees are deleted.

What happens if my tests are failing?

The skill will strictly block any merge or PR actions if tests fail. You must resolve all test failures before the skill allows you to proceed with the finishing options.

Can this skill create a GitHub Pull Request automatically?

Yes, by selecting the second option, the skill will push your branch to the origin and use the GitHub CLI to create a PR with a structured summary and test plan.

Git Branch Lifecycle Manager

Name: Git Branch Lifecycle Manager
Author: cipherstash

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Productivity & Workflow

Standardizes the process of completing development work by verifying tests and automating merge, PR, or cleanup workflows.

The Finishing a Development Branch skill provides a structured framework for Claude to conclude coding tasks safely and efficiently. It enforces a strict 'test-first' policy, ensuring that code is only integrated if it passes project test suites. Once verified, it offers a consistent set of paths: local merging to a base branch, automated GitHub Pull Request creation, preservation for later use, or safe deletion. This skill is particularly valuable for developers using Git worktrees, as it automates the cleanup process, preventing environment clutter while safeguarding against accidental data loss through explicit confirmation steps.

Key Features

01Automated base branch detection for seamless merging

02Mandatory test verification before any branch integration

03Structured Pull Request creation with automated summaries

04Smart Git worktree cleanup to maintain local environment health

05Confirmation-guarded branch discarding to prevent data loss

064 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Automating the creation of GitHub Pull Requests with standardized templates

02Finalizing a feature branch after successful implementation and testing

03Managing and cleaning up local Git worktrees after task completion

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cipherstash/cipherpowers finishing-a-development-branch

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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