Guide completion of development work by presenting clear options and handling chosen workflow.
Core principle: Verify tests → Present options → Execute choice → Clean up.
Announce at start: "I'm using the use-branch-complete skill to complete this work."
The Process
Step 1: Verify Tests
Run project's test suite before presenting options:
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npm test / cargo test / pytest / go test ./...
If tests fail:
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Tests failing (<N> failures). Must fix before completing: [Show failures] Cannot proceed with merge/PR until tests pass.
Stop. Don't proceed to Step 2.
If tests pass: Continue to Step 2.
Step 2: Present Options
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Implementation complete. What would you like to do? 1. Merge back to <base-branch> locally 2. Push and create a Pull Request 3. Keep the branch as-is (I'll handle it later) 4. Discard this work Which option?
Step 3: Execute Choice
Option 1: Merge Locally
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git checkout <base-branch> git pull git merge <feature-branch> <test command> # Verify tests on merged result git branch -d <feature-branch> # If tests pass
Then: Cleanup worktree (Step 4)
Option 2: Push and Create PR
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git push -u origin <feature-branch> gh pr create --title "<title>" --body "$(cat <<'EOF' ## Summary <2-3 bullets of what changed> ## Test Plan - [ ] <verification steps> EOF )"
Then: Cleanup worktree (Step 4)
Option 3: Keep As-Is
Report: "Keeping branch <name>. Worktree preserved at <path>."
Don't cleanup worktree.
Option 4: Discard
Confirm first:
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This will permanently delete: - Branch <name> - All commits: <commit-list> - Worktree at <path> Type 'discard' to confirm.
If confirmed:
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git checkout <base-branch> git branch -D <feature-branch>
Then: Cleanup worktree (Step 4)
Step 4: Cleanup Worktree
For Options 1, 2, 4:
Check if in worktree:
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git worktree list | grep $(git branch --show-current)
If yes:
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git worktree remove <worktree-path>
For Option 3: Keep worktree.
Red Flags
Never:
- •Proceed with failing tests
- •Merge without verifying tests on result
- •Delete work without confirmation
- •Force-push without explicit request
Always:
- •Verify tests before offering options
- •Present exactly 4 options
- •Get typed confirmation for Option 4
- •Clean up worktree for Options 1 & 4 only