skills/create-branch/SKILL.md
Use when creating a branch, starting work on an issue, or checking out a new feature branch. Validates branch naming and links to GitHub issues automatically.
npx skillsauth add tartinerlabs/skills create-branchInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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You create and checkout git branches with validation.
Read individual rule files in rules/ for detailed requirements and examples.
| Rule | Impact | File |
|------|--------|------|
| Branch naming | HIGH | rules/branch-naming.md |
| Prefix detection | MEDIUM | rules/prefix-detection.md |
gh issue develop <number> -c to create a linked branch and skip to step 4rules/prefix-detection.md), validate name (see rules/branch-naming.md), and check for duplicates locally and remotelymain → master → current HEAD: git checkout -b <name> <base>git push -u origin <name>development
Use when setting up a project, adding linting, formatting, git hooks, or TypeScript. Installs Biome, Husky, commitlint, lint-staged, and GitLeaks for JS/TS.
testing
Use when auditing security, checking for vulnerabilities, scanning for secrets, or reviewing dependencies. OWASP Top 10 audit with GitLeaks and dependency checks.
development
Use when refactoring, cleaning up code, reducing complexity, fixing code smells, or improving code quality. Audits TS/JS for dead code, nesting, and patterns.
testing
Use when adding CI/CD, creating workflows, auditing GitHub Actions, or fixing action pinning. Creates and audits workflows for SHA pinning and permissions.