finishing-a-development-branch

Validate tests and present merge, PR, or cleanup options for a development branch.

Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ClyptAI/Clypt-Backend --skill finishing-a-development-branch-clyptai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: finishing-a-development-branch
Source: https://github.com/ClyptAI/Clypt-Backend/tree/main/.agents/skills/superpowers/skills/finishing-a-development-branch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ClyptAI/Clypt-Backend --skill finishing-a-development-branch-clyptai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Finishes a development branch after tests pass by presenting structured options for merge, PR, or cleanup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Validates tests and ensures a clean integration path
  • Determines the base branch and standardizes the merge/PR workflow
  • Presents exactly four options to decide how to proceed and handle cleanup

Quick Start

Run finishing-a-development-branch after implementing a feature to determine the next integration steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about finishing-a-development-branch

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I finish a development branch after my tests pass?

To finish a development branch after tests pass, the workflow validates your tests, identifies the base branch, and presents structured options to merge, create a pull request, or perform cleanup. It enforces safe operations through explicit prompts.

What is the best way to merge a feature branch safely?

The best way to merge a feature branch safely is to use a workflow that validates tests first, identifies the correct base branch, and guards against unsafe actions with explicit prompts before proceeding. It also performs optional worktree cleanup.

How do I create a pull request from a completed development branch?

To create a pull request from a completed development branch, the workflow determines your base branch and standardizes the PR process as one of four structured options presented after your tests pass. It ensures a clean integration path.

Can I automate worktree cleanup when finishing a Git workflow?

Yes, you can automate worktree cleanup when finishing a Git workflow. The process presents optional worktree cleanup as one of four structured options after validating tests and orchestrating your chosen integration path.

Does finishing a development branch require tests to pass before merging?

Yes, finishing a development branch requires tests to pass before merging. The workflow validates your tests and ensures a clean integration path to enforce safe operations before presenting options to proceed with your code work.

What options do I get when completing code work on a feature branch?

When completing code work on a feature branch, you get exactly four structured options to decide how to proceed and handle cleanup, including merge, pull request, or cleanup actions. This standardizes your workflow safely.