speckit-git-feature

To create a git feature branch with deterministic naming, provide a brief feature description and trigger the speckit workflow. The skill reads configuration to apply either sequential numbering or timestamp-based branch names automatically.

Automating feature branch naming in a spec-driven workflow requires a deterministic scheme that encodes the feature description and number. This skill aligns branch names with the speckit.specify workflow so feature work traces back to specifications.

Yes, you need Git available to use this automated feature branch workflow. The skill validates the repository context and reads configuration to determine the numbering mode before creating the branch.

Yes, you can use sequential branch numbering instead of timestamps. The skill reads your configuration to determine the numbering mode and applies either sequential numbering or a timestamp-based scheme to create the new feature branch.

Automated feature branch creation fails outside a git repository because the skill validates repository context before proceeding. It requires an active git repository environment to read configuration and determine the correct branch naming rules.

Use timestamp-based naming over sequential numbering when you need chronological sorting or want to avoid managing sequential counters across multiple branches. The skill supports both modes, reading configuration to apply the selected branch naming rules.