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finishing-a-development-branch

by obra/superpowers

Use when implementation is complete, all tests pass, and you need to decide how to integrate the work - guides completion of development work by presenting…

Skill content

Structured workflow for completing development branches with test verification and merge/PR options.

- Verifies all tests pass before presenting integration options, preventing broken code from being merged or submitted

- Presents exactly four choices: merge locally, create a pull request, keep the branch as-is, or discard with confirmation

- Executes the chosen workflow, including base branch detection, git operations, and worktree cleanup

- Integrates with subagent-driven-development and executing-plans skills to finalize completed work

Finishing a Development Branch

Overview

Guide completion of development work by presenting clear options and handling chosen workflow.

Core principle: Verify tests → Detect environment → Present options → Execute choice → Clean up.

Announce at start: "I'm using the finishing-a-development-branch skill to complete this work."

The Process

Step 1: Verify Tests

Before presenting options, verify tests pass: