dev.new

Check out the master branch and pull latest changes from origin.

21|Updated Jan 3, 2026

Search Tags:#git #workflow #development #repository #sync #pull #master

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npx skills add https://github.com/kevinslin/skills --skill dev-new

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Skill: dev.new
Source: https://github.com/kevinslin/skills/tree/main/active/dev.new
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kevinslin/skills --skill dev-new

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Keeps a local repository synchronized with the latest master branch by checking out master and pulling from origin, reducing drift and merge conflicts when starting new work.

Core Features & Use Cases

Deterministic Git refresh: check out master and pull latest changes from origin to refresh the working tree.
Drift correction: bring local changes up to date with the upstream master before starting new tasks.

Quick Start

Checkout the master branch and pull the latest changes from origin to refresh your local state.

Frequently Asked Questions about dev.new

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I sync my local git repository to the latest master state?▼

To sync a local git repository to the latest master state, check out the master branch and pull the latest changes from origin. This deterministic workflow refreshes the working tree and reduces drift before starting new tasks.

When should I pull the latest changes from origin master?▼

You should pull the latest changes from origin master when refreshing your local state before new work, recovering from drift after long-running tasks, or preparing a clean baseline for feature development to minimize merge conflicts.

What is the best way to recover from local repository drift after a long-running task?▼

The best way to recover from local repository drift is to check out the master branch and pull from origin. This synchronizes your working tree with the upstream master, bringing local changes up to date.

What happens if the git checkout or pull from origin fails during repository synchronization?▼

If the git checkout or pull from origin fails during repository synchronization, the workflow implements explicit error handling that surfaces the git errors directly, allowing you to diagnose and resolve the repository conflict.

Do I need any dependencies to synchronize a local repository with upstream master?▼

You do not need any external dependencies to synchronize a local repository with upstream master. The workflow relies solely on standard git commands to check out the master branch and pull changes from origin.