finishing-a-development-branch

To finalize a development branch after tests pass, this skill verifies the tests, generates a trace summary, and updates the task state. It then presents explicit merge workflow options and performs worktree cleanup for safe handoff.

When finishing a feature branch, this skill enforces four explicit options for merge or PR decisions. It determines the base branch, executes the chosen workflow path, and coordinates optional worktree cleanup for safe handoffs.

Git worktree cleanup ensures safe handoffs by applying deterministic criteria for task state updates and test verification before removal. This skill coordinates worktree cleanup after executing the chosen merge or PR workflow path.

A trace summary is needed for branch finalization when workflows require formal auditability and reproducible outcomes. This skill generates the trace summary after verifying tests and updating task state to satisfy deterministic handoff criteria.

Yes, you can use this skill to determine the base branch for a merge. It guides post-implementation decisions by evaluating test verification and presenting explicit merge workflow options that include base-branch determination.