How does it handle merging pull requests?

The workflow recommends squash merging feature branches into the main branch to keep the commit history clean and concise.

Which branching strategy is recommended?

It advocates for a feature-branching model where the main branch remains stable and production-ready while new work is isolated in descriptive feature branches.

Does this skill modify my files directly?

The skill primarily provides guidance and utilizes read-only tools like Grep and Bash to analyze your repository before suggesting git commands for you to execute.

What commit format does this skill use?

It follows the Conventional Commits specification, using standard types such as feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, and chore to ensure a readable history.

Git Workflow Standards

Name: Git Workflow Standards
Author: nicholasgriffintn

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Developer Tools

Streamlines collaborative development by enforcing standardized branching strategies, commit conventions, and pull request workflows.

About

The Git Workflow skill empowers Claude to manage source control with professional-grade precision by adhering to the Conventional Commits specification and established branching models. It provides a structured framework for creating feature branches, performing rebased updates, and managing the pull request lifecycle, ensuring a clean and maintainable project history while minimizing merge conflicts in team environments. This skill is ideal for developers looking to automate best practices and maintain consistency across complex codebases.

Key Features

Ensures atomic commit practices to maintain granular and reversible history
Automates progress tracking via a comprehensive Git workflow checklist
Implements Conventional Commits specification for standardized message formatting
Guides structured branching strategies including feature, hotfix, and release branches
Provides standardized command templates for rebasing and squash merging
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Use Cases

Managing the full lifecycle of feature branches from creation to squash merging
Standardizing commit history for open-source or enterprise team projects
Preparing professional pull requests that follow organizational review standards

About

Key Features

Ensures atomic commit practices to maintain granular and reversible history
Automates progress tracking via a comprehensive Git workflow checklist
Implements Conventional Commits specification for standardized message formatting
Guides structured branching strategies including feature, hotfix, and release branches
Provides standardized command templates for rebasing and squash merging
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Managing the full lifecycle of feature branches from creation to squash merging
Standardizing commit history for open-source or enterprise team projects
Preparing professional pull requests that follow organizational review standards