# Claim Work

> Acquire and release file-lane claims before mutating automation-controlled branches.

- Skill: `onfire7777/claim-work` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add onfire7777/claim-work`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/onfire7777/claim-work/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: onfire7777 (https://skillmd.com/u/onfire7777)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/onfire7777/claim-work

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# Claim Work

Use before edits in Stages 1-5.

1. Determine stage, branch, PR, file globs, and reason.
2. Run `node scripts/claim-work.mjs --stage=<stage> --branch=<branch> --pr=<pr> --files=<globs> --reason=<reason>`.
3. Do not edit files outside the claim.
4. Release with `node scripts/claim-work.mjs --release=<claim-id>` when safe.
5. Expired claims are blockers, not automatic cleanup.