How does the skill handle branch naming?

It follows a / _ format, defaulting to 'feature' and inferring descriptions from your task context.

What happens if I don't provide a base branch?

If no base branch is specified, the skill creates the new branch from your current location in the repository.

Can I use custom branch categories?

Yes, while it suggests common ones like fix or feature, you can provide any category string to match your team's naming convention.

Does it automatically detect issue IDs?

Yes, the skill scans the conversation context for GitHub issue references (like #123) to include them in the branch name automatically.

Git Branch Manager

Name: Git Branch Manager
Author: e-stpierre

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Developer Tools

Automates the creation of standardized Git branches using context-aware naming conventions and issue tracking integration.

The Git Branch Manager skill streamlines your development workflow by automatically generating and checking out branches that follow consistent naming conventions. It intelligently extracts issue IDs and task descriptions from your conversation history to construct branch names like 'feature/123_add-auth', ensuring your repository stays organized without manual overhead. By handling category defaults and base branch selection autonomously, it allows developers to move from discussion to coding instantly while maintaining strict project standards.

Key Features

01Standardized naming conventions (category/issue_name)

02Automated branch creation and checkout

03Contextual inference of issue IDs and task descriptions

04Support for custom categories (poc, feature, fix, chore, etc.)

05JSON output for seamless workflow orchestration

061 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Automating repository setup steps within agentic multi-step workflows

02Ensuring team-wide consistency in branch naming structures

03Quickly starting a new feature branch from a discussed GitHub issue

Key Features

01Standardized naming conventions (category/issue_name)

02Automated branch creation and checkout

03Contextual inference of issue IDs and task descriptions

04Support for custom categories (poc, feature, fix, chore, etc.)

05JSON output for seamless workflow orchestration

061 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Automating repository setup steps within agentic multi-step workflows

02Ensuring team-wide consistency in branch naming structures

03Quickly starting a new feature branch from a discussed GitHub issue