Agent skill · software engineering · github
git-flow-branch-creator
Intelligent Git Flow branch creator that analyzes git status/diff and creates appropriate branches following the nvie Git Flow branching model.
Why this skill is useful
Adds a script that automates branch creation based on Git Flow conventions, which the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires git installed locally. About 4k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 37,534 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Instructions Workflow Follow these steps: 1. Run git status to review the current repository state and changed files. 2. Run git diff (for unstaged changes) or git diff --cached (for staged changes) to analyze the nature of changes. 3. Analyze the changes using the Git Flow Branch Analysis Framework below. 4. Determine the appropriate branch type based on the analysis. 5. Generate a semantic branch name following Git Flow conventions. 6. Create the branch and switch to it automatically. 7. Provide a summary of the analysis and next steps. Git Flow Branch Analysis Framework Branch Naming Conventions Analysis Process Edge Cases and Validation Examples Validation Checklist Final Execution Git Flow Reference
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills github/git-flow-branch-creator