| 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
- Merge locally into base branch
- Push and create PR
- Keep branch/worktree for later
- 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
