# Git Ops

> Use when performing git operations or generating smart commit messages - provides safe git workflow guidance, validation checks, and conventional commit formatting.

- Skill: `nickcrew/git-ops` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add nickcrew/git-ops`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/nickcrew/git-ops/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: nickcrew (https://skillmd.com/u/nickcrew)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/nickcrew/git-ops

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# Git Ops

## Overview
Execute git operations safely while producing clear, conventional commit messages and workflow guidance.

## When to Use
- Running git commands (status, add, commit, push, pull)
- Generating smart commit messages
- Managing branches and merges

Avoid when:
- The task is unrelated to git operations

## Quick Reference

| Task | Load reference |
| --- | --- |
| Git operations | `skills/git-ops/references/git.md` |
| **Branching Strategies** | `skills/git-ops/references/branching-strategies.md` |

## Workflow
1. Confirm repository state and intent.
2. Load the git operations reference.
3. Execute the command safely.
4. Provide status summary and next steps.

## Output
- Operation result summary
- Suggested follow-ups or warnings

## Common Mistakes
- Running destructive commands without confirmation
- Writing non-standard commit messages