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finishing-a-development-branch

Verify tests and guide branch merge, PR, keep, or discard decisions.

27|9|Updated Feb 3, 2026
Search Tags:#git#worktree#merge#pull-request#finish#development-branch
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/datasciencemonkey/claude-code-cli-bricks --skill finishing-a-development-branch-datasciencemonkey
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: finishing-a-development-branch
Source: https://github.com/datasciencemonkey/claude-code-cli-bricks/tree/main/.claude/skills/finishing-a-development-branch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/datasciencemonkey/claude-code-cli-bricks --skill finishing-a-development-branch-datasciencemonkey

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides software teams in finishing a development branch by automatically verifying tests and presenting deterministic, structured options for merging, creating a PR, keeping the branch, or discarding the work, ensuring clean integration and traceability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Test verification gate: ensures the feature branch passes all tests before finalizing.
  • Four explicit options: merge locally, push and create a PR, keep the branch as-is, or discard the work with confirmation.
  • Guided workflow: provides exact commands for each option and automates optional cleanup of worktrees.
  • Use cases: when a feature is complete on a branch and a decision is needed for integration or cleanup, with safety checks.

Quick Start

Confirm that tests pass, then respond to the prompt with one of the following options:

  1. Merge back to the base branch locally
  2. Push and create a Pull Request
  3. Keep the branch as-is
  4. Discard this work I will execute the chosen option and perform cleanup if required.

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 git development branch after feature work is complete?▼

To finish a development branch, you verify tests pass and choose from four deterministic options: merge locally, push and create a pull request, keep the branch, or discard the work with confirmation.

What is the best way to merge a feature branch locally and clean up the worktree?▼

The best way to merge a feature branch locally is to select the guided merge option, which executes the merge to the base branch and performs optional worktree cleanup to ensure safe integration.

Do I need to run tests before creating a pull request from my feature branch?▼

Yes, you need to run tests before creating a pull request because the workflow includes a test verification gate that enforces all tests pass before finalizing any branch integration decision.

Can I discard git branch changes safely if I decide not to merge the feature?▼

You can discard branch changes safely by selecting the discard option, which removes the work after an explicit confirmation step to prevent accidental data loss during the workflow.

How does a guided workflow determine the base branch for a git merge?▼

A guided workflow determines the base branch automatically during the deterministic finish sequence, ensuring the local merge targets the correct integration point before applying changes.

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