Can I use this for non-feature work like refactoring?

Absolutely. The skill includes specific branch patterns and commit types for refactoring, migrations, and documentation-only changes.

What commit message format does it follow?

It adheres to the Conventional Commits specification, using types like feat, fix, docs, and refactor, and automatically includes Claude as a co-author.

Is it safe to use on the main branch?

The skill includes core principles to preserve history on main/master branches, avoiding force pushes and checking repository status before any operation.

How does it handle existing uncommitted changes?

The skill performs a status check and uses the AskUserQuestion tool to let you decide whether to stash, commit, or proceed with uncommitted changes.

Does this skill require the GitHub CLI?

Yes, for the Pull Request creation operation, the skill utilizes the 'gh' CLI tool. Other git operations use standard git commands.

Git Workflow Specialist

Name: Git Workflow Specialist
Author: rsmdt

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158

Developer Tools

Automates version control operations using conventional commits and specification-driven branch management.

About

The Git Workflow skill provides a standardized framework for managing the software development lifecycle within Claude Code. It automates repetitive version control tasks such as creating context-aware branches (spec, feature, or refactor), generating standardized commit messages following Conventional Commits, and drafting comprehensive pull requests via the GitHub CLI. By integrating safety checks and clear user prompts for uncommitted changes, this skill ensures a clean repository history and professional collaboration standards for teams practicing specification-driven development.

Key Features

Pre-operation repository status and safety checks
Context-aware branch naming for specifications, features, and refactors
Standardized Conventional Commit message generation with co-author metadata
158 GitHub stars
Seamless integration with specification-driven development phases
Automated Pull Request creation using GitHub CLI templates

Use Cases

Maintaining a consistent and readable project history through enforced commit conventions
Streamlining the code review process with auto-generated, detailed PR descriptions
Automating the transition from design specification to feature implementation branches

About

Key Features

Pre-operation repository status and safety checks
Context-aware branch naming for specifications, features, and refactors
Standardized Conventional Commit message generation with co-author metadata
158 GitHub stars
Seamless integration with specification-driven development phases
Automated Pull Request creation using GitHub CLI templates

Use Cases

Maintaining a consistent and readable project history through enforced commit conventions
Streamlining the code review process with auto-generated, detailed PR descriptions
Automating the transition from design specification to feature implementation branches