How does this skill help with Git commit management?

It provides specific command patterns for staging changes, amending the most recent commit, and using interactive rebasing to clean up older commit messages.

Can I use this to compare my current branch with a remote?

Yes, the skill includes patterns for identifying remote tracking branches and generating diffs between your local HEAD and origin/main.

How do I check if a directory is a Git repository using this skill?

The skill includes a quick detection command that checks for the existence of the .git directory and returns a simple status indicator.

Does this skill provide visual representations of Git history?

Yes, it includes specialized log commands that use graph flags to show branch structures and commit relationships in a concise, one-line format.

Git Workflow Assistant

Name: Git Workflow Assistant
Author: williballenthin

bywilliballenthin

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Developer Tools

Streamlines version control operations with standardized patterns for commit management, history visualization, and repository tracking.

About

The Git Workflow Assistant skill equips Claude with a comprehensive reference for professional Git operations, enabling it to navigate complex commit histories and manage codebase changes with precision. It provides specific command patterns for viewing diffs, amending commit messages, and identifying branch relationships, ensuring that version control tasks are handled consistently. This skill is particularly useful for maintaining clean commit histories, preparing for code reviews, and automating repetitive repository status checks within a development environment.

Key Features

Automated branch status and remote tracking detection
Detailed diff analysis for staged, unstaged, and cross-commit changes
Commit message management including amending and interactive rebasing
Standardized patterns for generating code review ranges
Comprehensive commit history navigation and log visualization
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Preparing professional code reviews by analyzing differences between local branches and remote main
Auditing project changes using grep-based history searches and specific commit analysis
Refining repository history and commit messages before merging into production branches

About

Key Features

Automated branch status and remote tracking detection
Detailed diff analysis for staged, unstaged, and cross-commit changes
Commit message management including amending and interactive rebasing
Standardized patterns for generating code review ranges
Comprehensive commit history navigation and log visualization
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Preparing professional code reviews by analyzing differences between local branches and remote main
Auditing project changes using grep-based history searches and specific commit analysis
Refining repository history and commit messages before merging into production branches