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start-work-on-story

Create a branch and outline a plan for a Shortcut story.

Updated Jul 25, 2025
Search Tags:#planning#mcp#story#branching#shortcut#development-workflow
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/narrative-io/data-collaboration-mcp --skill start-work-on-story
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: start-work-on-story
Source: https://github.com/narrative-io/data-collaboration-mcp/tree/main/.claude/skills/start-work-on-story
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/narrative-io/data-collaboration-mcp --skill start-work-on-story

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Start development work on a Shortcut story by automating the initial setup steps, ensuring consistency and a quick start.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Branch creation & naming: Creates a dedicated branch following the ticket's scope and convention.
  • Environment preparation: Updates main, creates a clean working state, and validates prerequisites.
  • Planning & governance: Provides a structured checklist to capture requirements, dependencies, and next steps.

Quick Start

Start work on a Shortcut story by kicking off the workflow to create the branch, review the ticket, and set up the local environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about start-work-on-story

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I start work on a Shortcut story and set up a development branch?▼

To start work on a Shortcut story, this workflow automates branch creation, enforces naming conventions, synchronizes with the mainline, and generates a structured planning checklist for your development tasks.

What is the best way to create a consistent git branch for a new feature or bug fix?▼

The best way to ensure consistency is using an automated kickoff workflow that applies predefined branch naming conventions and validates prerequisites before you begin writing code for new features or bug fixes.

What steps are required to synchronize the mainline and prepare the environment before coding?▼

Environment preparation involves updating the main branch to create a clean working state, validating project prerequisites, and executing pre-development checks aligned with MCP development practices.

Can I use this Shortcut story workflow for documentation tasks, or is it only for code changes?▼

Yes, this workflow applies to new features, bug fixes, and documentation tasks, providing a repeatable kickoff process that captures requirements, dependencies, and next steps for any development work.

How does the planning and governance checklist work during story kickoff?▼

The planning and governance checklist provides a structured format to capture ticket requirements, identify dependencies, and outline next steps, ensuring all pre-development information is recorded before coding begins.

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