finishing-branches
Use when work is complete and ready for integration, merge, or PR creation.
Best use case
finishing-branches is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Use when work is complete and ready for integration, merge, or PR creation.
Teams using finishing-branches 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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/finishing-branches/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How finishing-branches Compares
| Feature / Agent | finishing-branches | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Use when work is complete and ready for integration, merge, or PR creation.
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.
SKILL.md Source
# Finish Branch ## Pre-Merge Checklist ### 1. Run All Checks ```bash bpsai-pair ci # Tests + linting in one command bpsai-pair validate # Check project structure ``` ### 2. Security Scan ```bash bpsai-pair security scan-secrets --staged # Check for leaked secrets ``` ### 3. Review Changes ```bash git diff main...HEAD --stat git diff main...HEAD | grep -E "print\(|breakpoint|TODO|FIXME" ``` ### 4. Update Task Status Follow managing-task-lifecycle skill for two-step completion. ### 5. Create PR ```bash bpsai-pair github auto-pr # Auto-creates PR from branch, detects TASK-xxx ``` ## PR Template ```markdown ## Summary Brief description. ## Changes - Added X - Modified Y - Fixed Z ## Testing - [ ] Unit tests added/updated - [ ] All tests passing - [ ] Manual testing completed ## Checklist - [ ] No debug statements - [ ] Documentation updated - [ ] Task status updated ``` ## Post-Merge ```bash git checkout main git pull origin main git branch -d <feature-branch> ``` ## Quick Finish ```bash pytest && ruff check . && git add -A && git commit -m "[TASK-XXX] Description" && git push ```
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