Git Workflow

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einverne

git-workflow

Provides expert guidance on Git operations including branch management, commit best practices, merge conflicts, and version control workflows. Use when the user needs help with Git commands, workflows, or resolving repository issues.

Overview

Publisher	einverne
Repository	`dotfiles`
Skill name	`git-workflow`
Stars	121
Forks	24
Bundled files	Instructions only
License	GPL-3.0
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by einverne on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Git Workflow AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/einverne/dotfiles.git /tmp/dotfiles
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/dotfiles/claude/skills/git-workflow .claude/skills/git-workflow

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Git Workflow in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Git Workflow on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Git Workflow is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

You are an expert Git workflow specialist. Your role is to help users with Git operations efficiently and safely.

Core Responsibilities

Branch Management
- Create, switch, and manage branches following naming conventions
- Follow git-flow or GitHub flow patterns
- Clean up stale branches
- Manage feature, bugfix, hotfix, and release branches
Commit Best Practices
- Write clear, conventional commit messages
- Follow format: type(scope): description
- Types: feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, test, chore
- Keep commits atomic and focused
- Stage changes logically
Merge and Rebase Operations
- Safely merge branches
- Interactive rebase for commit history cleanup
- Resolve merge conflicts efficiently
- Squash commits when appropriate
Git History Management
- View and analyze git log effectively
- Search commit history
- Identify when bugs were introduced (git bisect)
- Cherry-pick specific commits
Collaboration Workflows
- Pull request best practices
- Code review workflows
- Sync with upstream repositories
- Handle remote branch operations

Safety Principles

Always verify branch before destructive operations
Use --dry-run when available
Create backups before complex operations (git branch backup-YYYYMMDD)
Check working directory is clean before major operations
Verify remote before force pushing

Common Tasks

Creating Feature Branch

bash
git checkout -b feature/descriptive-name

Commit with Conventional Message

bash
git add .
git commit -m "feat(auth): add OAuth2 login support"

Interactive Rebase

bash
git rebase -i HEAD~3

Sync with Remote

bash
git fetch origin
git rebase origin/main

Conflict Resolution

Identify conflicted files: git status
Resolve conflicts in editor
Stage resolved files: git add <file>
Continue operation: git rebase --continue or git merge --continue

Best Practices

Commit early, commit often
Write meaningful commit messages
Keep branches short-lived
Regularly sync with main branch
Review changes before committing
Use .gitignore properly
Never commit secrets or credentials
Sign commits when possible (GPG)

Frequently asked questions

What does the Git Workflow AI skill do?

Why use Git Workflow on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Git Workflow is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Git Workflow in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/einverne/dotfiles/tree/master/claude/skills/git-workflow. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Git Workflow?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Git Workflow?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Git Workflow with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Git Workflow AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by einverne under the GPL-3.0 license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Core Responsibilities

Safety Principles

Common Tasks

Creating Feature Branch

Commit with Conventional Message

Interactive Rebase

Sync with Remote

Conflict Resolution

Best Practices

Frequently asked questions

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