Git Helper
A comprehensive skill for git workflow management and best practices.
Quick Start
Use this skill when you need help with:
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Branch creation and management
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Commit message formatting
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Git workflow optimization
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Repository maintenance
Common Workflows
Creating a New Feature Branch
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name git push -u origin feature/your-feature-name
Writing Good Commit Messages
Follow the conventional commit format:
type(scope): description
[optional body]
[optional footer]
Types: feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, test, chore
Git Cleanup Commands
Remove stale branches
git remote prune origin
Clean up local branches
git branch -d branch-name
Scripts
This skill includes helper scripts:
• create-branch.sh
- Creates new feature branches with proper naming • commit-check.sh
- Validates commit message format • cleanup.sh
- Removes stale branches
Best Practices
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Always pull latest changes before creating branches
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Use descriptive branch names with prefixes (feature/, bugfix/, hotfix/)
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Write atomic commits (one logical change per commit)
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Keep commit messages under 72 characters for the subject line