Git Helper
A comprehensive skill for git workflow management and best practices.
Quick Start
Use this skill when you need help with:
- •Branch creation and management
- •Commit message formatting
- •Git workflow optimization
- •Repository maintenance
Common Workflows
Creating a New Feature Branch
bash
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name git push -u origin feature/your-feature-name
Writing Good Commit Messages
Follow the conventional commit format:
code
type(scope): description [optional body] [optional footer]
Types: feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, test, chore
Git Cleanup Commands
Remove stale branches
bash
git remote prune origin
Clean up local branches
bash
git branch -d branch-name
Scripts
This skill includes helper scripts:
• create-branch.sh - Creates new feature branches with proper naming
• commit-check.sh - Validates commit message format
• cleanup.sh - Removes stale branches
Best Practices
- •Always pull latest changes before creating branches
- •Use descriptive branch names with prefixes (feature/, bugfix/, hotfix/)
- •Write atomic commits (one logical change per commit)
- •Keep commit messages under 72 characters for the subject line