Branch Naming Helper
This tool assists in creating clear and consistent branch names for Git repositories, improving collaboration and code organization.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add branch-naming-helper npx -- -y @trustedskills/branch-naming-helper
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"branch-naming-helper": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/branch-naming-helper"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill generates branch names based on provided context, ensuring they are descriptive and follow common conventions. It helps users create clear and consistent branch names for version control systems like Git. The skill aims to improve team collaboration by promoting easily understandable and searchable branches.
When to use it
- You're starting a new feature development and need a well-structured branch name.
- You’re fixing a bug and want a descriptive branch name that clearly indicates the issue being addressed.
- You are refactoring code and require a branch name reflecting the scope of changes.
- A team member asks for assistance in crafting a suitable branch name based on their task description.
Key capabilities
- Generates branch names from provided descriptions.
- Follows common branching conventions (e.g., prefixes like
feature/,bugfix/). - Creates descriptive and easily understandable branch names.
Example prompts
- "Generate a branch name for adding user authentication."
- "Create a branch name to fix the login button not working."
- “Suggest a branch name for refactoring the payment processing module.”
Tips & gotchas
The quality of the generated branch name depends heavily on the clarity and detail provided in the prompt. Providing more context will result in more relevant suggestions.
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