ensure-feature-branch — community ensure-feature-branch, community, ide skills

v1.0.0

About this Skill

Perfect for Development Agents needing automated branch management and Git workflow optimization. Ensure were on a feature or bug branch. If current branch is mainline (main, master, dev) or a release branch (release/*), create and checkout a new branch. Use when a workflow or user request should

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Updated: 3/12/2026

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Perfect for Development Agents needing automated branch management and Git workflow optimization. Ensure were on a feature or bug branch. If current branch is mainline (main, master, dev) or a release branch (release/*), create and checkout a new branch. Use when a workflow or user request should

Core Value

Empowers agents to enforce best practices in Git version control, ensuring commits are made on feature or bug branches using pre-commit hooks and command-line interfaces, preventing accidental commits to mainline or release branches.

Ideal Agent Persona

Perfect for Development Agents needing automated branch management and Git workflow optimization.

Capabilities Granted for ensure-feature-branch

Automating branch creation for new features
Preventing direct commits to mainline or release branches
Streamlining Git workflows for collaborative development

! Prerequisites & Limits

  • Requires Git version control system
  • Limited to feature and bug branches
  • May require additional configuration for custom branch naming conventions

Why this page is reference-only

  • - The underlying skill quality score is below the review floor.

Source Boundary

The section below is imported from the upstream repository and should be treated as secondary evidence. Use the Killer-Skills review above as the primary layer for fit, risk, and installation decisions.

After The Review

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FAQ & Installation Steps

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? Frequently Asked Questions

What is ensure-feature-branch?

Perfect for Development Agents needing automated branch management and Git workflow optimization. Ensure were on a feature or bug branch. If current branch is mainline (main, master, dev) or a release branch (release/*), create and checkout a new branch. Use when a workflow or user request should

How do I install ensure-feature-branch?

Run the command: npx killer-skills add hutchic/.cursor/ensure-feature-branch. It works with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Claude Code, and 19+ other IDEs.

What are the use cases for ensure-feature-branch?

Key use cases include: Automating branch creation for new features, Preventing direct commits to mainline or release branches, Streamlining Git workflows for collaborative development.

Which IDEs are compatible with ensure-feature-branch?

This skill is compatible with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Trae, Claude Code, OpenClaw, Aider, Codex, OpenCode, Goose, Cline, Roo Code, Kiro, Augment Code, Continue, GitHub Copilot, Sourcegraph Cody, and Amazon Q Developer. Use the Killer-Skills CLI for universal one-command installation.

Are there any limitations for ensure-feature-branch?

Requires Git version control system. Limited to feature and bug branches. May require additional configuration for custom branch naming conventions.

How To Install

  1. 1. Open your terminal

    Open the terminal or command line in your project directory.

  2. 2. Run the install command

    Run: npx killer-skills add hutchic/.cursor/ensure-feature-branch. The CLI will automatically detect your IDE or AI agent and configure the skill.

  3. 3. Start using the skill

    The skill is now active. Your AI agent can use ensure-feature-branch immediately in the current project.

! Reference-Only Mode

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Upstream Repository Material

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Upstream Source

ensure-feature-branch

Install ensure-feature-branch, an AI agent skill for AI agent workflows and automation. Review the use cases, limitations, and setup path before rollout.

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Upstream Repository Material
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Supporting Evidence

Ensure Feature Branch Skill

Ensure the current branch is a feature or bug branch. If it is a mainline or release branch, create and checkout a new branch so commits are not made on mainline/release. Use this skill on its own or as part of any automation (e.g. pre-commit hook, command, or manual request).

When to Use

  • Use when you need to ensure work is not committed or pushed directly to mainline or release
  • Use when the user asks to commit/push and the current branch is main, master, dev, or release/*
  • Use in any workflow that requires a feature/bug branch before subsequent steps (e.g. stage, commit, push)

Mainline and Release Branches

Treat these as not feature/bug branches; create a new branch if current branch is one of:

  • Mainline: main, master, dev
  • Release: Any branch matching release/* (e.g. release/1.0, release/2.x)

Repos may use different default branch names (e.g. trunk, development). If the repo clearly uses another name as the primary integration branch, treat it as mainline.

Steps

  1. Get current branch: git branch --show-current
  2. If it is a mainline or release branch (as above), create a new branch and checkout:
    • Branch name: Infer from the changes (files/diff) a short kebab-case description. Use feat/<description> for features or fix/<description> for fixes. If the change type is unclear, use feat/<description> or a neutral chore/<description>.
    • Run: git checkout -b <branch-name>
  3. If already on a feature/bug branch (e.g. feat/..., fix/..., or any branch not mainline/release), do nothing and proceed.

Notes

  • When used in a multi-step flow (e.g. before stage → commit → push), run this first so the first commit lands on the new branch.
  • Do not create a branch if already on a non-mainline, non-release branch (e.g. existing feat/xyz or an updatecli branch).

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