sync-default-branch-and-clean

To sync your local Git default branch, you need to fetch the latest changes from the remote and rebase your local branch. This Skill automates that synchronization process, detecting the default branch name and applying updates safely.

The best way to clean up merged local Git branches is to identify and remove branches that have been merged into the default branch or are no longer present on the remote. This Skill automates that removal to prevent repository clutter.

You can remove obsolete Git branches that are no longer on the remote by purging local branches marked as 'gone'. This Skill safely detects and removes those orphaned local branches during repository synchronization.

Yes, this branch cleanup tool works with Git worktrees. It safely handles and cleans up associated worktrees for merged branches, ensuring a clean and up-to-date local repository state even in complex worktree environments.

Git branch sync fails due to lock contention when another Git process holds a lock file. This Skill handles Git lock contention automatically, allowing the synchronization and cleanup process to proceed without manual intervention.

You should run a local repository cleanup to sync the default branch after a period of active development with multiple feature branches. This updates your main branch and removes obsolete branches, preventing clutter and potential merge conflicts.