speckit-git-feature

To create a git feature branch with automatic numbering, use this skill to generate sequential or timestamp-based branch names and switch to them automatically. It outputs the branch name and feature number for downstream workflow automation.

Yes, you can override automatic branch naming by setting an explicit GIT_BRANCH_NAME environment variable. When this override is provided, the skill bypasses its numbering logic and uses your specified branch name directly.

Feature branch creation in local repositories is handled by validating Git availability first, then applying branch naming logic with sequential or timestamp-based numbering. It automatically creates and switches to the new branch.

The automated feature branch creation produces JSON output containing BRANCH_NAME and FEATURE_NUM. This structured output allows downstream automation tools to consume the branch details for collaboration workflows.

You only need Git installed and available in your environment, as the skill performs prerequisites checks for Git availability. There are no additional dependencies required to automate feature branch naming and switching.

The best way to maintain consistent naming conventions is to automate branch creation with sequential or timestamp-based numbering. This skill enforces uniform feature branch names while allowing manual overrides when needed.