# Finishing A Development Branch > Use when implementation is complete to close branch/worktree with a disciplined decision flow (merge, PR, keep, discard) plus cleanup. - Skill: `tomevault-io/finishing-a-development-branch-3` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/finishing-a-development-branch-3` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/finishing-a-development-branch-3/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Productivity - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/finishing-a-development-branch-3 --- # Finishing a Development Branch Use this at the end of implementation to close work cleanly and avoid abandoned branches/worktrees. ## Step 1: Verify before finish Run relevant verification commands first (build/lint/repro command as applicable). Do not proceed with failing verification. ## Step 2: Present exactly 4 options 1. Merge locally into base branch 2. Push and create PR 3. Keep branch/worktree for later 4. Discard branch/worktree ## Step 3: Execute chosen path safely - For merge/PR: ensure base branch context is correct. - For discard: require explicit confirmation. - Never force push unless explicitly requested. ## Step 4: Worktree cleanup rules - Merge/Discard: cleanup worktree. - Keep/PR: keep worktree unless user asks to remove it. ## Expected output - Selected option - Commands executed - Current branch/worktree status - Any follow-up action required --- > Source: [J-Pster/Psters_AI_Workflow](https://github.com/J-Pster/Psters_AI_Workflow) — distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io).