By name: git-helper description: Provides git workflow assistance, branch management, and commit message optimization
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
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
git push -u origin feature/your-feature-name
Writing Good Commit Messages
Follow the conventional commit format:
type(scope): description
[optional body]
[optional footer]
Types: feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, test, chore
Git Cleanup Commands
Remove stale branches
git remote prune origin
Clean up local branches
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