Does this skill verify if a GitHub issue exists?

Yes, it uses the GitHub CLI to verify that the specified issue number exists and is currently open before attempting to create a branch.

What is the default branch naming convention?

The skill strictly follows the 'issue- ' format, which keeps branches concise while providing a direct link to the GitHub issue for full context.

Do I need the GitHub CLI installed?

Yes, this skill relies on the 'gh' CLI tool to fetch issue metadata and verify project state.

How does the skill identify which issue I'm working on?

It scans your recent conversation for references like '#42' or 'issue 15'. If it can't find a reference, it checks recent issues or asks you for the number.

What happens if I try to fork a branch for a closed issue?

The skill will detect that the issue is closed, inform you of its status, and abort the branch creation process to prevent redundant work.

GitHub Issue Branch Forker

Name: GitHub Issue Branch Forker
Author: Synthesys-Lab

bySynthesys-Lab

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Developer Tools

Automates the creation of standardized git development branches directly from GitHub issue numbers.

About

This skill streamlines the development workflow by allowing Claude to automatically create and switch to git branches mapped to specific GitHub issues. By enforcing a standard naming convention (issue-<number>), it ensures consistency across the repository and treats GitHub issues as the single source of truth for implementation context. The skill intelligently extracts issue numbers from conversation history, verifies their status via the GitHub CLI, and handles error states if an issue is missing or closed, eliminating manual branch naming and context-switching overhead.

Key Features

Automated git branch creation and checkout
Context-aware issue number extraction from chat history
Standardized naming convention enforcement (issue-<number>)
Real-time GitHub issue verification and status checking
37 GitHub stars
Seamless integration with GitHub CLI (gh)

Use Cases

Maintaining a clean and predictable git branch hierarchy across a team
Starting a new feature or bug fix by simply referencing an issue number
Preventing development work on issues that are already closed or non-existent

About

Key Features

Automated git branch creation and checkout
Context-aware issue number extraction from chat history
Standardized naming convention enforcement (issue-<number>)
Real-time GitHub issue verification and status checking
37 GitHub stars
Seamless integration with GitHub CLI (gh)

Use Cases

Maintaining a clean and predictable git branch hierarchy across a team
Starting a new feature or bug fix by simply referencing an issue number
Preventing development work on issues that are already closed or non-existent