How does the skill determine the branch prefix?

The skill attempts to resolve your prefix by checking the GitHub API, followed by your git config user, your email local part, or your system username, sanitizing it to lowercase ASCII.

What happens if a branch with the same name already exists?

The skill automatically appends a numeric suffix (e.g., -2, -3) until it finds a unique name that does not exist locally or on the remote.

Will this skill automatically switch my current branch?

Yes, once the branch is created, the skill executes a checkout command to switch your working directory to the newly created branch.

Can I manually provide a branch description?

Yes, if you provide an argument when invoking the skill, it will use that description. If omitted, the skill intelligently derives a description from your local git diff.

Does this skill work on non-Sentry repositories?

Yes, while it follows Sentry's specific naming standards, it is a functional git utility that can be used to bring structure to any git-based project.

Sentry Git Branch Creator

Name: Sentry Git Branch Creator
Author: getsentry

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Developer Tools

Automates the creation of git branches following Sentry's standardized naming conventions and workflow.

The Sentry Git Branch Creator skill streamlines the development process by automatically generating and switching to new git branches that adhere to Sentry's organizational standards. It intelligently resolves user prefixes, classifies the work type—such as features, fixes, or refactors—by inspecting local changes, and creates descriptive, collision-resistant branch names. This ensures consistency across team repositories and reduces the cognitive load of manual branch naming while maintaining compatibility with CI/CD pipelines.

Key Features

01Automatic collision avoidance with incrementing numeric suffixes for existing branches.

02Standardized kebab-case branch name generation with automated descriptions.

03Automatic user prefix resolution from GitHub API or local git configuration.

04Smart base branch detection including main, master, and detached HEAD support.

05498 GitHub stars

06Intelligent work classification (feat, fix, ref, chore, etc.) based on diff inspection.

Use Cases

01Ensuring team-wide consistency in branch naming for better observability and automation.

02Starting a new feature or bug fix with standardized naming for Sentry repositories.

03Switching to a new branch from a detached HEAD while maintaining proper naming hierarchy.

Key Features

01Automatic collision avoidance with incrementing numeric suffixes for existing branches.

02Standardized kebab-case branch name generation with automated descriptions.

03Automatic user prefix resolution from GitHub API or local git configuration.

04Smart base branch detection including main, master, and detached HEAD support.

05498 GitHub stars

06Intelligent work classification (feat, fix, ref, chore, etc.) based on diff inspection.

Use Cases

01Ensuring team-wide consistency in branch naming for better observability and automation.

02Starting a new feature or bug fix with standardized naming for Sentry repositories.

03Switching to a new branch from a detached HEAD while maintaining proper naming hierarchy.