Git Helper

This is a solid reference guide for maintaining consistent git workflows across your team. It covers the basics well: conventional commit formatting, branch naming conventions with proper prefixes, and cleanup commands for pruning stale branches. The included scripts for branch creation and commit validation are handy for enforcing standards automatically. Nothing groundbreaking here, but if you're tired of seeing commit messages like "fix stuff" or wrestling with a messy branch structure, having these patterns codified in one place beats hunting through Stack Overflow every time. Best suited for teams standardizing their git practices or developers who want a quick reference without memorizing the conventional commits spec.

GitHub stars: 229
last updated: May 9, 2026

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Install

$ npx -y skills add joshuadavidthomas/opencode-agent-skills --skill git-helper --agent claude-code

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Git Helper

A comprehensive skill for git workflow management and best practices.

Quick Start

Use this skill when you need help with:

Branch creation and management
Commit message formatting
Git workflow optimization
Repository maintenance

Common Workflows

Creating a New Feature Branch

git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
git push -u origin feature/your-feature-name

Writing Good Commit Messages

Follow the conventional commit format:

type(scope): description

[optional body]

[optional footer]

Types: feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, test, chore

Git Cleanup Commands

Remove stale branches

git remote prune origin

Clean up local branches

git branch -d branch-name

Scripts

This skill includes helper scripts:

• create-branch.sh - Creates new feature branches with proper naming • commit-check.sh - Validates commit message format • cleanup.sh - Removes stale branches