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shepherd

Automate end-to-end merge workflows from feature branches to deployment.

2|Updated Mar 15, 2024
Search Tags:#git#ci/cd#deployment#merge#pr#workflows#branch-pruning
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/finlaysonstudio/jaypie --skill shepherd
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shepherd
Source: https://github.com/finlaysonstudio/jaypie/tree/main/.claude/skills/shepherd
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/finlaysonstudio/jaypie --skill shepherd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Efficiently coordinates the end-to-end merge process, reducing manual handoffs and ensuring consistency from feature branch to deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Orchestrates push, CI checks, PR creation and merge, deployment monitoring, and branch pruning.
  • Improves visibility and guardrails for multi-team workflows.
  • Use case: a team wants a repeatable, auditable merge-and-deploy sequence with minimal drift.

Quick Start

Push a feature branch and let the workflow run CI checks, create and merge the PR, monitor deployment, and prune obsolete branches.

Frequently Asked Questions about shepherd

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate end-to-end merge workflows from PR to deploy?▼

Automated merge workflows orchestrate push, CI checks, PR creation and merge, deployment monitoring, and branch pruning in a deterministic sequence. This reduces manual coordination handoffs and ensures consistency from feature branch to deployment.

What is branch pruning in CI/CD deployment workflows?▼

Branch pruning in CI/CD workflows automatically deletes obsolete feature branches after a PR merge and deployment monitoring completes. This removes stale branches, reduces repository clutter, and enforces deterministic sequencing across multi-team workflows.

Does this merge workflow orchestration work with GitHub PR-based development?▼

Yes, this merge workflow orchestration works across GitHub workflows for teams using PR-based development with CI pipelines and staged deployments. It applies guardrails and auditable logging to ensure minimal drift during the merge-and-deploy sequence.

What's the best way to add guardrails and auditable logging to PR merge sequences?▼

The best way to add guardrails and auditable logging to PR merge sequences is to automate the end-to-end workflow from feature branch push through CI checks, PR merge, and deployment monitoring. This enforces deterministic sequencing and improves visibility for multi-team workflows.

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