ensure-feature-branch — ensure-feature-branch install ensure-feature-branch, community, ensure-feature-branch install, ide skills, automated branch management, pre-commit hook, git branch management, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf

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About this Skill

Ideal for Git-based AI Agents requiring automated branch management and pre-commit hook integration. ensure-feature-branch is a skill that ensures the current branch is a feature or bug branch, preventing commits on mainline or release branches

Features

Automatically creates and checks out a new branch if the current branch is mainline or release
Prevents commits from being made directly to mainline or release branches
Supports use as a pre-commit hook, command, or manual request
Ensures work is not committed or pushed directly to mainline or release
Compatible with various branch names, including 'main' and 'master'

# Core Topics

ensure-feature-branch install automated branch management pre-commit hook git branch management
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Updated: 3/8/2026

Agent Capability Analysis

The ensure-feature-branch skill by hutchic is an open-source community AI agent skill for Claude Code and other IDE workflows, helping agents execute tasks with better context, repeatability, and domain-specific guidance. Optimized for ensure-feature-branch install, automated branch management, pre-commit hook.

Ideal Agent Persona

Ideal for Git-based AI Agents requiring automated branch management and pre-commit hook integration.

Core Value

Empowers agents to enforce branch protocols, preventing direct commits to mainline or release branches and ensuring compliance with Git workflows using feature and bug branches, thereby streamlining development and reducing errors.

↓ Capabilities Granted for ensure-feature-branch

Automating branch creation for new features
Validating branch types before commit
Integrating with pre-commit hooks for enhanced workflow control

! Prerequisites & Limits

  • Requires Git repository access
  • Limited to feature and bug branch management
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Install ensure-feature-branch, an AI agent skill for AI agent workflows and automation. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf with one-command setup.

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Ensure Feature Branch Skill

Ensure the current branch is a feature or bug branch. If it is a mainline or release branch, create and checkout a new branch so commits are not made on mainline/release. Use this skill on its own or as part of any automation (e.g. pre-commit hook, command, or manual request).

When to Use

  • Use when you need to ensure work is not committed or pushed directly to mainline or release
  • Use when the user asks to commit/push and the current branch is main, master, dev, or release/*
  • Use in any workflow that requires a feature/bug branch before subsequent steps (e.g. stage, commit, push)

Mainline and Release Branches

Treat these as not feature/bug branches; create a new branch if current branch is one of:

  • Mainline: main, master, dev
  • Release: Any branch matching release/* (e.g. release/1.0, release/2.x)

Repos may use different default branch names (e.g. trunk, development). If the repo clearly uses another name as the primary integration branch, treat it as mainline.

Steps

  1. Get current branch: git branch --show-current
  2. If it is a mainline or release branch (as above), create a new branch and checkout:
    • Branch name: Infer from the changes (files/diff) a short kebab-case description. Use feat/<description> for features or fix/<description> for fixes. If the change type is unclear, use feat/<description> or a neutral chore/<description>.
    • Run: git checkout -b <branch-name>
  3. If already on a feature/bug branch (e.g. feat/..., fix/..., or any branch not mainline/release), do nothing and proceed.

Notes

  • When used in a multi-step flow (e.g. before stage → commit → push), run this first so the first commit lands on the new branch.
  • Do not create a branch if already on a non-mainline, non-release branch (e.g. existing feat/xyz or an updatecli branch).

FAQ & Installation Steps

These questions and steps mirror the structured data on this page for better search understanding.

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is ensure-feature-branch?

Ideal for Git-based AI Agents requiring automated branch management and pre-commit hook integration. ensure-feature-branch is a skill that ensures the current branch is a feature or bug branch, preventing commits on mainline or release branches

How do I install ensure-feature-branch?

Run the command: npx killer-skills add hutchic/.cursor/ensure-feature-branch. It works with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Claude Code, and 19+ other IDEs.

What are the use cases for ensure-feature-branch?

Key use cases include: Automating branch creation for new features, Validating branch types before commit, Integrating with pre-commit hooks for enhanced workflow control.

Which IDEs are compatible with ensure-feature-branch?

This skill is compatible with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Trae, Claude Code, OpenClaw, Aider, Codex, OpenCode, Goose, Cline, Roo Code, Kiro, Augment Code, Continue, GitHub Copilot, Sourcegraph Cody, and Amazon Q Developer. Use the Killer-Skills CLI for universal one-command installation.

Are there any limitations for ensure-feature-branch?

Requires Git repository access. Limited to feature and bug branch management.

↓ How To Install

  1. 1. Open your terminal

    Open the terminal or command line in your project directory.

  2. 2. Run the install command

    Run: npx killer-skills add hutchic/.cursor/ensure-feature-branch. The CLI will automatically detect your IDE or AI agent and configure the skill.

  3. 3. Start using the skill

    The skill is now active. Your AI agent can use ensure-feature-branch immediately in the current project.

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