andrewjmorrell Start Branch
Creates a new git branch and worktree from an up-to-date base branch. Ensures the base branch is fetched and current before branching.
When This Skill Applies
This skill activates when the user wants to:
- Create a new feature branch and worktree
- Start working on a new task from a clean base
- Set up an isolated worktree for new development
How to Execute
Invoke the /start_branch command with a branch name and optional base branch:
/start_branch my-feature # Branch from develop (or main if develop doesn't exist)
/start_branch my-feature release/2.0 # Branch from a specific base branch