finishing-a-development-branch

Use when implementation is complete, all tests pass, and you need to decide how to integrate the work.

509 stars

Best use case

finishing-a-development-branch is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Use when implementation is complete, all tests pass, and you need to decide how to integrate the work.

Teams using finishing-a-development-branch should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/finishing-a-development-branch/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/methodologies/superpowers/skills/finishing-a-development-branch/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/finishing-a-development-branch/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How finishing-a-development-branch Compares

Feature / Agentfinishing-a-development-branchStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Use when implementation is complete, all tests pass, and you need to decide how to integrate the work.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

Related Guides

SKILL.md Source

# Finishing a Development Branch

## Overview

Verify tests, present structured options, execute chosen workflow, clean up.

**Core principle:** Verify tests -> Present options -> Execute choice -> Clean up.

## Options

1. Merge back to base branch locally
2. Push and create a Pull Request
3. Keep the branch as-is
4. Discard this work (requires typed confirmation)

## Process

1. Verify all tests pass (STOP if they fail)
2. Determine base branch
3. Present exactly 4 options
4. Execute chosen option
5. Clean up worktree (Options 1 and 4 only)

## Agents Used

- Process agents referenced in workflow processes

## Tool Use

Referenced by `executing-plans` and `subagent-driven-development` processes.

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