How are commit messages formatted by Claude?

All commits follow a standardized format including a 'Generated with Claude Code' footer and Co-Authored-By attribution, utilizing HEREDOC for clean multi-line descriptions.

Do I need the GitHub CLI (gh) installed to use this?

Yes, this skill leverages the gh CLI to perform advanced operations like opening pull requests and managing remote interactions.

Does this skill support direct pushes to the main branch?

No, the skill enforces safety protocols that prevent direct pushes to main or master, automatically prompting the creation of feature branches instead to protect your codebase.

What is the 'Ship' workflow option?

The 'Ship' workflow is an automated sequence that performs staging, committing, pushing, and opening a pull request in one continuous process.

Can Claude run destructive Git commands with this skill?

No, the skill is explicitly configured to block destructive commands such as git push --force and git reset --hard to ensure repository integrity.

Git Workflow Assistant

Name: Git Workflow Assistant
Author: cfircoo

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Developer Tools

Streamlines Git version control and GitHub pull request workflows with automated safety checks and standardized formatting.

This skill enables Claude to manage the entire Git lifecycle, from staging changes and crafting structured commit messages to pushing code and opening detailed pull requests via the GitHub CLI. It enforces essential development best practices by preventing direct pushes to main branches, requiring descriptive branch names, and ensuring every commit includes proper attribution. By automating the 'Ship' workflow, it allows developers to move from local changes to a live pull request with a single request, including automatically generated test plans and summaries.

Key Features

01Seamless pull request creation with summary and test plan templates

02Full 'Ship' workflow to automate commit, push, and PR in one sequence

03Safe branch management that prevents direct pushes to default branches

0416 GitHub stars

05Strict safety guards against destructive operations like force pushes or hard resets

06Automated staging and committing with standardized message footers

Use Cases

01Creating feature branches automatically when attempting to work on main or master

02Committing code changes with proper Co-Authored-By attribution and standard footers

03Pushing local branches to remote repositories and opening GitHub pull requests

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cfircoo/claude-code-toolkit git

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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