finishing-a-development-branch

name	finishing-a-development-branch
description	Use when implementation is complete to close branch/worktree with a disciplined decision flow (merge, PR, keep, discard) plus cleanup.

Finishing a Development Branch

Use this at the end of implementation to close work cleanly and avoid abandoned branches/worktrees.

Step 1: Verify before finish

Run relevant verification commands first (build/lint/repro command as applicable). Do not proceed with failing verification.

Step 2: Present exactly 4 options

1. Merge locally into base branch
2. Push and create PR
3. Keep branch/worktree for later
4. Discard branch/worktree

Step 3: Execute chosen path safely

• For merge/PR: ensure base branch context is correct.
• For discard: require explicit confirmation.
• Never force push unless explicitly requested.

Step 4: Worktree cleanup rules

• Merge/Discard: cleanup worktree.
• Keep/PR: keep worktree unless user asks to remove it.

Expected output

• Selected option
• Commands executed
• Current branch/worktree status
• Any follow-up action required