How does it handle branch cleanup?

For local merges and discards, it automatically deletes the branch and removes any associated git worktrees to keep your workspace clean.

Is there a risk of accidentally deleting my work?

No. For the 'Discard' option, the skill requires you to type a specific confirmation string and lists all commits that will be lost before proceeding.

Does this skill run my project's tests automatically?

Yes, the skill automatically detects and runs common test runners like npm test, pytest, or cargo test, and will block integration if the tests fail.

Can I use this to create GitHub Pull Requests?

Absolutely. It uses the GitHub CLI to push your branch and generate a PR with a structured summary and test plan automatically.

Git Branch Finisher

Name: Git Branch Finisher
Author: MacroMan5

byMacroMan5

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Developer Tools

Streamlines the end-of-feature workflow by automating test verification, merging, PR creation, and workspace cleanup.

The Git Branch Finisher skill provides a structured, fail-safe mechanism for concluding development work within Claude Code. It enforces best practices by requiring successful test runs before offering four distinct integration paths: local merging, GitHub Pull Request creation, branch preservation, or safe deletion. By automating the transition from coding to integration, it eliminates manual git errors, maintains repository hygiene through automatic worktree cleanup, and ensures consistent PR documentation.

Key Features

01Intelligent base branch detection and merge conflict prevention

02Automated test suite verification prior to integration

032 GitHub stars

04Safe branch disposal with explicit 'typed' confirmation guardrails

05One-click GitHub Pull Request creation with automated summaries

06Automatic git worktree detection and cleanup

Use Cases

01Finalizing a feature branch and creating a structured PR after implementation

02Performing local merges into main/master while ensuring code quality via tests

03Cleaning up specialized development worktrees and branches after a task is completed or abandoned

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add macroman5/claude-code-workflow-plugins finishing-a-development-branch

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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