fork-dev-branch

Create a GitHub development branch for a given issue number.

56|12|Updated Dec 19, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #git #branch #gh #workflows #dev

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npx skills add https://github.com/Synthesys-Lab/agentize --skill fork-dev-branch

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Skill: fork-dev-branch
Source: https://github.com/Synthesys-Lab/agentize/tree/main/.claude/skills/fork-dev-branch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Synthesys-Lab/agentize --skill fork-dev-branch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gh, git.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of a development branch tailored to a specific GitHub issue, enforcing consistent naming conventions.

Core Features & Use Cases

Branch Naming: Generates branch names like issue-42-add-typescript-support.
GitHub & Git Integration: Uses gh and git to create and switch to the new branch.
Validation: Verifies issue existence and open state.

Quick Start

Create a development branch for a given issue number (e.g., 42) using the prescribed naming convention.