mcaf-source-control

Source control policies establish rules for repository structure, branch naming, merge strategies, and commit hygiene. They are needed when bootstrapping a new project or tightening pull request flows to ensure consistent contributions.

Defining commit hygiene and secrets-in-git discipline involves establishing rules for commit messages and strict policies on handling secrets. This skill refines these policies and updates contribution guidelines to enforce them.

Set up source control policies during repo bootstrapping by defining branch naming conventions, a defined merge process like squash commits, and a strict policy on handling secrets. This skill documents these policies in contribution files.

Yes, you need repository access to update source control policy files. This skill requires access to modify contribution documentation, AGENTS rules, or policy files to establish and enforce repository rules.

Yes, you can use this to document release strategies and tighten PR flows. It refines source control policies covering structure, branch naming, merge strategies, and commit hygiene applicable during repository bootstrapping or policy updates.

Relying on documentation for merge strategy enforcement requires manual adherence by contributors. This skill updates contribution guidelines, AGENTS rules, and policy files, but does not directly configure server-side branch protection.