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speckit-git-feature

Create and switch to a new Git feature branch for a specification.

Updated Apr 25, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#spec#feature#branch#naming
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sdk451/claude-gdrive --skill speckit-git-feature-sdk451
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: speckit-git-feature
Source: https://github.com/sdk451/claude-gdrive/tree/main/.cursor/skills/speckit-git-feature
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sdk451/claude-gdrive --skill speckit-git-feature-sdk451

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps developers quickly create and switch to a new Git feature branch with consistent naming, reducing manual naming errors and coordination overhead.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create and switch to a new Git feature branch for a given specification.
  • Supports sequential or timestamp-based numbering for branch names.
  • Overrides via GIT_BRANCH_NAME to force a specific branch name, with consistent outputs BRANCH_NAME and FEATURE_NUM.
  • Determines branch numbering mode from configuration, with a safe default to sequential.

Quick Start

Create and switch to a new Git feature branch for the given specification using the speckit workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about speckit-git-feature

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically create and switch to a new Git feature branch?▼

To create and switch to a Git feature branch automatically, use the speckit workflow which handles branch creation and naming, reducing manual errors and coordination overhead.

Can I override the default naming convention when creating a Git feature branch?▼

Yes, you can override the automatic Git feature branch naming by setting the GIT_BRANCH_NAME variable to force a specific branch name while still outputting BRANCH_NAME and FEATURE_NUM.

What numbering formats does automated Git feature branch creation support?▼

Automated Git feature branch creation supports both sequential and timestamp-based numbering, determining the mode from configuration while safely defaulting to sequential numbering.

Do I need to manually create spec files before generating a Git feature branch?▼

No, you do not manually create spec files for branch generation; the spec directory and files are created by the core speckit.specify workflow, and this command handles branch creation only.

What are the requirements to automate Git feature branch naming?▼

To automate Git feature branch naming, Git must be available in your environment, and you need a configuration file to determine sequential or timestamp-based numbering modes.

Why does my automatic feature branch creation fail to find the spec directory?▼

Feature branch creation fails because it handles branch switching only; the spec directory and files must be created beforehand by the core speckit.specify workflow.

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