Does this skill run my tests automatically?

Yes, the skill attempts to detect and run your project's test suite (such as npm test, pytest, or cargo test) before allowing any merge or push actions.

Is there a risk of accidentally deleting my work?

No, the discard option requires you to explicitly type the word 'discard' to confirm the permanent deletion of branches and commits.

What happens if my tests fail during the finalization process?

The skill will halt the workflow, display the failures, and prevent you from proceeding to the merge or PR phase until the code is fixed.

Does it handle Git worktrees?

Yes, it is designed to pair with worktree-based workflows and will automatically clean up associated worktrees after a merge or discard operation.

Can I create GitHub Pull Requests with this skill?

Yes, it integrates with the GitHub CLI (gh) to push your branch and generate a structured Pull Request including a summary and test plan.

Development Branch Finalizer

Name: Development Branch Finalizer
Author: franroa

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Developer Tools

Streamlines the end-of-development workflow by verifying tests and offering structured options for merging, PR creation, or cleanup.

The finishing-a-development-branch skill provides a standardized framework for concluding development tasks within Claude Code. It ensures high code quality by mandating successful test runs before presenting four clear paths: merging locally, creating a GitHub Pull Request, preserving the branch, or securely discarding the work. By automating the technical steps of git management—including base branch detection, worktree cleanup, and PR template generation—it reduces manual overhead and prevents common mistakes like merging broken code or leaving behind cluttered environments.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Automated test verification (npm, cargo, pytest, go test) before integration

03GitHub CLI integration for automated Pull Request creation with templates

04Automatic git worktree cleanup to maintain repository hygiene

05Intelligent base branch detection for main or master branches

06Safe branch discarding with mandatory typed confirmation

Use Cases

01Cleaning up local environments by removing experimental branches and their associated worktrees

02Finalizing a feature branch and merging it into the local main branch after successful testing

03Automating the creation of a professional Pull Request with summaries and test plans

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add franroa/chezmoi finishing-a-development-branch

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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