Can I use rebase instead of merge?

Yes, by setting the rebase parameter to true, the skill will override standard merge strategies and perform a Git rebase to keep your commit history clean.

Will I lose my uncommitted work when pulling a branch?

No, Branch Puller includes a safety check that detects uncommitted changes. It will fail by default if you attempt to switch branches with dirty work unless the 'allow_switch' parameter is explicitly set to true.

Which Git hosting platforms are supported?

Branch Puller uses a handler pattern that currently supports GitHub, with architectural support for GitLab and Bitbucket via the repository's source control handlers.

How does Branch Puller handle merge conflicts?

The skill uses configurable strategies like 'auto-merge-prefer-remote' (remote wins) or 'auto-merge-prefer-local' to resolve conflicts automatically, or it can be set to 'manual' for human intervention.

Intelligent Branch Puller

Name: Intelligent Branch Puller
Author: fractary

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Developer Tools

Automates Git branch synchronization with intelligent conflict resolution and safety-first workflows.

About

The Branch Puller skill provides a robust framework for synchronizing local repositories with remote changes through Claude Code. It eliminates the friction of manual Git pulls by offering configurable conflict resolution strategies—such as preferring remote or local changes—while enforcing critical safety checks to prevent data loss. Whether performing a standard merge or a clean rebase, this skill ensures authentication is verified and uncommitted work is protected before any operations begin, making it an essential tool for maintaining repository health in AI-driven development workflows.

Key Features

Intelligent conflict resolution strategies (remote-wins, local-wins, manual)
Automatic detection of uncommitted changes to prevent accidental data loss
2 GitHub stars
Multi-platform handler support for GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket
Safe rebase and merge operations with pre-flight environment checks
Configurable pull policies and protected branch awareness

Use Cases

Resolving simple merge conflicts automatically during bulk updates across multiple branches
Synchronizing a local feature branch with the latest remote updates before starting new tasks
Automating code updates within an agentic workflow that requires the latest repository state

About

Key Features

Intelligent conflict resolution strategies (remote-wins, local-wins, manual)
Automatic detection of uncommitted changes to prevent accidental data loss
2 GitHub stars
Multi-platform handler support for GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket
Safe rebase and merge operations with pre-flight environment checks
Configurable pull policies and protected branch awareness

Use Cases

Resolving simple merge conflicts automatically during bulk updates across multiple branches
Synchronizing a local feature branch with the latest remote updates before starting new tasks
Automating code updates within an agentic workflow that requires the latest repository state