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new-milestone

Create feature branches, update documentation, and generate next-prompt files for development milestones.

2|Updated Aug 15, 2025
Search Tags:#feature development#development process#documentation management#Git automation#branch creation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rfhayn/forager --skill new-milestone-rfhayn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: new-milestone
Source: https://github.com/rfhayn/forager/tree/main/.claude/skills/new-milestone
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rfhayn/forager --skill new-milestone-rfhayn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires git, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of setting up a new development milestone, including creating a feature branch, updating documentation, and generating a next-prompt file with implementation guidance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Branch Creation: Generates a feature branch with a name that adheres to the project's naming conventions.
  • Documentation Updates: Updates the current-story.md file with the new milestone's details and status.
  • Next-Prompt File Creation: Creates a branch-specific next-prompt file containing a project outline and implementation guidance.
  • Use Case: When a developer needs to start a new feature development milestone, they can use this Skill to quickly set up the necessary infrastructure and documentation.

Quick Start

To create a new milestone for feature development, use the skill with the identifier as the argument: new milestone new-feature

Frequently Asked Questions about new-milestone

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate feature branch creation and documentation setup for a new development milestone?▼

Automating feature branch creation for a new development milestone requires a tool that generates Git branches, updates current-story.md, and creates next-prompt files. This skill handles that entire setup process automatically.

What is the best way to generate implementation guidance files when starting a new feature branch?▼

Generating implementation guidance files when starting a new feature branch is done by creating a branch-specific next-prompt file containing the project outline. This skill automates that file generation alongside branch creation.

Do I need Git installed to automate branch creation and documentation management for feature development?▼

Yes, you need Git installed to automate branch creation and documentation management for feature development. Git is a required dependency for creating feature branches and managing documentation updates.

Can I use this automated milestone setup for managing feature development workflows in any software engineering project?▼

You can use this automated milestone setup for managing feature development workflows in software engineering projects that utilize Git. It is specifically intended for development processes requiring structured branch creation and documentation.

How does updating current-story.md work when creating a new feature branch?▼

Updating current-story.md when creating a new feature branch works by automatically writing the new milestone's details and status into the file. This ensures project documentation reflects the current development state.

What are the limitations of using automated scripts for feature development branch creation and documentation updates?▼

Limitations of using automated scripts for feature development branch creation include relying entirely on Git for version control operations. The process strictly updates current-story.md and next-prompt files without extending to other documentation formats.

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