Can I use this for regular feature branches?

No, this skill is specifically designed for branches matching the claude/research-* pattern or those containing specific research documentation formats.

What is a research branch in Claude Code?

A research branch is a specialized branch (prefixed with claude/research-) created during Claude Code Web or mobile sessions to store exploratory findings and documentation.

Do I need the GitHub CLI installed?

Yes, this skill utilizes the GitHub CLI (gh) to create issues and manage remote branch deletion after the research is successfully processed.

Does this skill support direct merges to the main branch?

No, the skill includes a branch protection check that prevents merging directly into protected branches like main, master, or develop, recommending a feature-branch workflow instead.

Where does the skill store merged research documentation?

The skill follows a standardized pattern by moving all research-related markdown files into the .claude/research/ directory of your repository.

Research Branch Merger

Name: Research Branch Merger
Author: jrc1883

byjrc1883

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the processing of research branches by merging documentation, organizing files, and generating GitHub issues from AI-generated findings.

The Research Branch Merger is a specialized utility for Claude Code designed to bridge the gap between exploratory research and actionable development. It automatically identifies research branches created during Claude Code Web or mobile sessions, allows for content previews, and executes a structured workflow to integrate findings. The skill handles squash-merging into non-protected branches, moves documentation to standardized project directories, creates tracked GitHub issues with implementation checklists, and cleans up remote branches, ensuring that AI-driven insights are properly documented and tracked within professional software workflows.

Key Features

01Interactive preview of research summaries and documentation before merging

02Automated detection of remote claude/research branches

03Standardized file organization moving docs to .claude/research/

04Automatic GitHub issue generation with summaries and task checklists

05Branch protection safeguards to prevent direct merges into main or master

065 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Maintaining repository hygiene by squash-merging and deleting temporary research branches

02Converting exploratory documentation into structured, trackable tasks in a GitHub issue tracker

03Syncing research performed in Claude Code Web or mobile sessions back to a local repository

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jrc1883/popkit-claude pop-research-merge

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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