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How to use the Git Workflow Helper agent skill
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The git-workflow skill is a set of Git conventions packaged for an AI agent. Once installed, the agent follows a defined format for commit messages, branch names and pull request descriptions, and can walk you through common Git commands. This guide explains what the skill does, how to install it, how to trigger it, and what to check before relying on it. An agent skill is a folder of instructions (a SKILL.md file plus optional reference files and scripts) that an AI agent loads when your request matches the skill's description. You do not run the skill directly; you ask the agent for something related, and it applies the skill's guidance.
Git Workflow Helperagno-agi/agno · Apache-2.0 Download the skill Quick start
- 1Download and unzip. Download the git-workflow ZIP from this page and unzip it.
- 2Place the folder. Move the git-workflow folder into ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use, or into your project's .claude/skills/ for one repository.
- 3Or upload in the Claude apps. In the Claude apps, open Settings, go to Capabilities, and upload the skill under Skills.
- 4Ask for help in plain language. Describe your change, for example asking for a commit message for a bug fix with a ticket ID.
- 5Check the format. Paste a draft commit message and ask the agent to check it; the bundled script validates the format if Python 3 is installed.
- 6Run the Git commands yourself. Review each suggested Git command, then run it in your terminal. The skill does not run Git for you.
What the git-workflow skill makes the agent do
The skill tells the agent to act as a Git workflow assistant that helps with commits, branches and pull requests following the conventions in its SKILL.md. It covers three areas: commit messages, branch names and pull request titles and descriptions.
It can suggest a commit message in the type(scope): subject format, check whether an existing message fits that format using a bundled Python script, and walk through common Git commands for starting work, committing, rebasing and opening a pull request. The skill is guidance and a small validation helper. It does not change your repository on its own.
- Commit messages: a <type>(<scope>): <subject> header with optional body and footer, using types such as feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, perf, test and chore.
- Branch names: <type>/<ticket-id>-<short-description>, for example feature/AUTH-123-oauth-login.
- Pull requests: a title in commit format and a description template with Summary, Changes, Testing and Checklist sections.
- Command reminders: checkout and pull from main, create a branch, stage with git add -p, commit, fetch and rebase onto origin/main, and push with -u.
How to install the git-workflow skill
Download the ZIP for git-workflow from this page and unzip it. You can install it in one of two places. For a personal skill available across your projects, unzip it into ~/.claude/skills/. For a skill that only applies to one project, unzip it into that project's .claude/skills/ folder.
If you use the Claude apps instead, open Settings, go to Capabilities, and upload the skill under Skills.
- Personal install: ~/.claude/skills/git-workflow/
- Project install: .claude/skills/git-workflow/ inside your repository
- Claude apps: Settings → Capabilities → Skills, then upload the skill
How to trigger the skill with natural requests
You do not need a special command. Ask for something in plain language that touches commits, branches or pull requests, and the agent can use the skill's guidance. Naming the kind of change you made helps, because the skill's types map to kinds of work.
Mention the change, the ticket ID and the scope if you have them. The more specific the request, the more closely the output will match the format.
- "Suggest a commit message for my changes to the cart checkout button."
- "Check whether this message fits our commit format: fix login bug"
- "Create a branch name for ticket TECH-789 that updates dependencies."
- "Draft a pull request description for my AUTH-123 OAuth work."
- "Remind me how to rebase my branch onto origin/main."
Examples of commit messages and branch names
The skill's examples show the expected shape. A feature commit uses feat with a scope in parentheses and a short subject in the imperative mood. A bug fix uses fix. Body and footer lines are optional, and a footer can close an issue.
Branch names put the type first, then the ticket ID, then a short description with hyphens.
- feat(auth): add OAuth2 login support
- fix(api): handle null response from external service
- feature/AUTH-123-oauth-login
- fix/BUG-456-null-pointer
- chore/TECH-789-update-deps
feat(auth): add OAuth2 login support
Implemented OAuth2 authentication flow with Google and GitHub providers.
Closes #123Check a commit message with the bundled script
The skill references scripts/commit_message.py for generating and validating commit message text. Python 3 must be installed to run it. The skill's instructions point the agent to this script when you ask it to validate or generate a message.
The script only checks or produces message text. It does not commit, push or modify your repository.
- Requires Python 3
- Used for validation and message generation only
- The skill's files also include references/commit-types.md, a table of primary and optional commit types with examples
Safety notes: scripts and network access
The skill runs a bundled script, so it is not purely text. Read scripts/commit_message.py before you rely on it, as you would with any script you did not write. The skill is listed as not using the network, so it does not send data to external services on its own.
The skill describes Git commands but does not execute them against a live repository automatically. Review every command the agent suggests, especially git rebase and anything that pushes, before running it yourself. Git itself is required for the commands described, but the skill does not install it.
- Runs scripts: yes (scripts/commit_message.py, needs Python 3)
- Uses network: no
- Does not run Git operations automatically; you run the commands
- Check the commit and branch rules match your team before use
Tips for getting good results
The conventions are fixed in SKILL.md, so the most useful adjustment is editing that file to match your team. If your team uses different types, scopes or branch prefixes, change the rules first; otherwise the agent will push you toward a format your team does not use.
Keep requests concrete. Give the change type, scope and ticket ID so the agent can fill the template without guessing.
- Edit SKILL.md and references/commit-types.md to match your team's convention before sharing the skill.
- Include the ticket ID in requests so branch names and footers are correct.
- Paste your draft message in and ask for a format check before committing.
- Keep the pull request template checklist in mind: tests, documentation, breaking changes.
What people use it for
- Drafting consistent commit messages across a team that uses conventional commits.
- Choosing branch names that include a ticket ID, such as TECH-789-update-deps.
- Writing pull request descriptions with Summary, Changes, Testing and Checklist sections.
- Reminding yourself of the rebase workflow: fetch origin, then rebase onto origin/main.
- Checking whether an existing commit message matches the type(scope): subject format.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the git-workflow agent skill?
Download the ZIP from this page and unzip it into ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use or into a project's .claude/skills/ folder for one repository. In the Claude apps, you can instead upload it under Settings, then Capabilities, then Skills.
What do I need to run the git-workflow skill?
You need Python 3 to run the bundled scripts/commit_message.py script, and Git for the commands the guidance describes. The skill is listed as not using the network.
Is the git-workflow skill free?
The skill is licensed under Apache-2.0, as stated in its SKILL.md. Check the license file in the download for the full terms.
Will the agent commit or push to my repository automatically?
No. The skill is guidance and a small validation helper. It describes commands and checks message format, but it does not change your repository on its own, so you run any Git commands yourself.
Can I use this skill if my team uses a different commit convention?
Only after adjusting it. The rules in SKILL.md follow conventional commit types and ticket-prefixed branch names, so they would conflict with a different convention. Edit SKILL.md first to match your team.
Why isn't my skill triggering?
The agent uses a skill when your request relates to its description, which is about Git workflow for commits, branches and pull requests. Make the request explicit by naming commits, branches or a pull request, and confirm the folder is in the correct skills location.
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Our verdict
This skill suits developers and teams who want consistent commit messages, branch names and pull request descriptions, especially if you follow conventional commits and ticket-prefixed branches. It is a guide plus a small Python checker, not an automated Git tool. If your team uses a different convention or you want the agent to run Git operations for you, choose or write a different workflow.
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