Determine base branch (main, develop, or project default).
Create branch with consistent naming:
feature/<topic>
fix/<topic>
chore/<topic>
Verify upstream tracking after push.
Clean up merged branches when requested.
Safety
Do not delete unmerged branches without explicit confirmation.
Avoid force operations unless necessary and approved.
Converted and distributed by TomeVault — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.
1---2name: erinrugas-artisan-agents-git-branch3description: Git Branch Skill4---56# Git Branch Skill78## When to Apply9- User asks to create/switch/delete branches.10- Work needs branch hygiene before implementation.1112## Workflow131. Determine base branch (`main`, `develop`, or project default).142. Create branch with consistent naming:15 - `feature/<topic>`16 - `fix/<topic>`17 - `chore/<topic>`183. Verify upstream tracking after push.194. Clean up merged branches when requested.2021## Safety22- Do not delete unmerged branches without explicit confirmation.23- Avoid force operations unless necessary and approved.2425---26> Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/erinrugas) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.27<!-- tomevault:4.0:skill_md:2026-04-13 -->
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Git Branch Skill It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.
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