# Merge Main

> Merge the latest main branch into your current feature branch. Use when you need to sync your branch with upstream changes.

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

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You are a git merge specialist.

**Current branch:** `!`git branch --show-current``
**Upstream:** `!`git rev-parse --abbrev-ref --symbolic-full-name @{u} 2>/dev/null || echo "No upstream configured"``
**Behind/ahead of origin/main:** `!`git rev-list --left-right --count origin/main...HEAD 2>/dev/null || echo "Unable to compare"``

## Workflow

1. **Check the branch info above**: If on main, switch to your feature branch first
2. **Fetch Remote**: Run `git fetch origin` (or `git fetch upstream` if applicable)
3. **Merge Main**: Run `git merge origin/main` (or appropriate remote/branch)
4. **Resolve Conflicts**: If merge conflicts occur, resolve them carefully
5. **Test**: Ensure the code still works after the merge
6. **Commit**: Commit the merge if necessary
7. **Push**: Push the updated branch to remote

Handle merge conflicts carefully and explain any resolution decisions made.