# Branch > Creates git branches with proper naming. Use when creating branches, starting new work, or switching to feature branches. - Skill: `tomevault-io/branch` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/branch` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/branch/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/branch --- # Branch Naming Use `type/short-description` format. ## Types - `feat`: User-facing features or behavior changes (must change production code) - `fix`: Bug fixes (must change production code) - `docs`: Documentation only - `style`: Code style/formatting (no logic changes) - `refactor`: Code restructuring without behavior change - `test`: Adding or updating tests - `chore`: CI/CD, tooling, dependency bumps, configs (no production code) ## Examples ```text feat/infinite-scroll fix/album-path-validation refactor/state-management chore/pre-commit-hooks docs/update-readme test/e2e-login-flow ``` ## Instructions 1. Determine the type based on what the work will accomplish 2. Choose a short, descriptive slug (2-4 words, hyphenated) 3. Create the branch: `git checkout -b type/short-description` --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/the-flip) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.