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finishing-a-development-branch

Validate tests and apply a merge, PR, or cleanup workflow for a development branch.

Updated Apr 15, 2026
Search Tags:#git#workflow#cleanup#merge#pull-request#finish#development-branch
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vincent-ng/OpenAgentArm --skill finishing-a-development-branch-vincent-ng
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: finishing-a-development-branch
Source: https://github.com/vincent-ng/OpenAgentArm/tree/main/.trae/skills/finishing-a-development-branch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vincent-ng/OpenAgentArm --skill finishing-a-development-branch-vincent-ng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a guided, structured workflow to finish development work after implementation and tests pass, ensuring consistent merge or cleanup decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Validate tests pass before proceeding with any integration or cleanup.
  • Offer four clear post-completion actions: merge locally, push and create PR, keep the branch as-is, or discard the work.
  • Provide guardrails and optional cleanup steps to prepare the branch for release or archival.

Quick Start

Run the finishing-a-development-branch skill, ensure tests pass, and then choose one of the four options to complete and clean up the work.

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 my tests pass?▼

To finish a git development branch, you validate passing tests, select a wrap-up workflow like merging locally or creating a pull request, and apply post-workspace cleanup across local and remote repositories.

What is the best way to clean up local and remote git branches after a feature merge?▼

The best way to clean up git branches after a feature merge is to use a structured wrap-up workflow that provides guardrails, ensuring safe deletion across local and remote repositories after tests pass.

Can I create a pull request directly from my local feature branch?▼

Yes, you can create a pull request from a local feature branch by selecting the push and create PR option within the wrap-up workflow, which handles remote integration after verifying your tests.

Does this workflow require tests to pass before merging a development branch?▼

Yes, this workflow enforces test verification before proceeding with any merge, pull request creation, or cleanup action, ensuring your development branch is stable before integration.

What are my options if I want to discard work on a feature branch instead of merging it?▼

If you want to discard work on a feature branch, the wrap-up workflow presents a discard option among four clear post-completion actions, removing the work and applying cleanup guardrails.

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