By name: Git Stash Safety description: Use when about to run "git stash", encountering modified files you didn't create, or working with git operations that require a clean working tree. version: 0.1.0
Git Stash Safety Protocol
CRITICAL: NEVER use git stash on unfamiliar files without asking the user first.
Safe Workflow
When encountering modified files:
- STOP - Do not automatically stash.
- Check - Are these files you modified during this session, or are they unfamiliar?
- If unfamiliar - Ask: "There are modified files I'm not familiar with: [list files]. What would you like me to do?"
- If familiar - Only then is it safe to stash.
Acceptance Checks
- Modified files listed (
git status --porcelain) - Confirmation received from the user for unfamiliar files
- Chosen action documented in commit message or note
Why This Matters
- The user may have uncommitted work in progress.
- Stashing can hide important changes.
- Always safer to ask than to assume.
Example
# DON'T do this automatically:
git stash && git pull && git stash pop
# DO this instead:
git status --porcelain
# List files and confirm next action with the user