Is there a way to see what will happen before deleting?

Yes, the skill includes a dry-run mode that shows exactly which branches would be affected without performing any actual deletion.

Does it support remote branch deletion?

Yes, it can identify and delete branches from both local repositories and remote platforms like GitHub or GitLab using specific platform handlers.

How do I trigger the cleanup manually?

You can initiate a cleanup session using the /repo:cleanup slash command within your Claude Code environment.

Can I delete protected branches like 'main'?

No, the skill explicitly blocks the deletion of protected branches such as main, master, and production to prevent accidental data loss.

What happens if a branch is inactive but not merged?

The skill categorizes these as 'Review Required.' It will warn you about unmerged commits and requires an explicit force flag to proceed with deletion.

Cleanup Manager

Name: Cleanup Manager
Author: fractary

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Developer Tools

Maintains repository hygiene by identifying and safely deleting stale, merged, or inactive Git branches.

The Cleanup Manager skill automates repository maintenance by identifying branches that are no longer needed, such as those already merged into the main codebase or those that have remained inactive for a specified period. It provides a robust safety framework including protected branch exclusions, merge status verification, and mandatory confirmation prompts before any destructive operations. Whether running as part of a DevOps pipeline or via a manual slash command, this skill ensures clean, organized repositories without the risk of accidental data loss.

Key Features

01Detailed reporting on branch status including last commit dates and authors

02Cross-platform support for GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket handlers

032 GitHub stars

04Automated stale branch detection based on merge status and inactivity

05Safe deletion workflows with mandatory dry-run and confirmation modes

06Strict protection for core branches like main, master, and production

Use Cases

01Performing scheduled repository hygiene to remove legacy feature branches

02Automating remote branch cleanup in CI/CD pipelines to reduce clutter

03Cleaning up local dev environments after successfully merging pull requests

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add fractary/claude-plugins cleanup-manager

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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