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Create isolated git clone for feature

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How to use this skill

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  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/development/create-clone/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/create-clone/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

Copying this prompt does not install or run the skill. Review third-party files before use. Codex skill guide

Creates a git clone for isolated feature development. Handles both new features and existing remote branches.

Feature description from user input

"$ARGUMENTS"

Feature Description Validation

  • If empty or missing: "Error: Feature description is required. Please provide a detailed description."

Process

Step 1: Parse Feature Description

  • Decide on feature name based on description
  • Convert feature name to kebab-case for branch naming

Step 2: Check for Existing Remote Branch

git fetch --prune
git branch -r | grep "$FEATURE_NAME" || true
  • If a matching remote branch exists → Existing branch mode
  • If no match → New branch mode

Step 3: Create Git Clone

ORIGINAL_REPO_DIR=$(pwd)
REPO_URL=$(git config --get remote.origin.url)
mkdir -p _clones

New branch mode:

git clone -b main "$REPO_URL" _clones/$FEATURE_NAME
cd _clones/$FEATURE_NAME
git checkout -b $FEATURE_NAME
git push -u origin $FEATURE_NAME

Existing branch mode:

git clone -b $FEATURE_NAME "$REPO_URL" _clones/$FEATURE_NAME
cd _clones/$FEATURE_NAME

Step 4: Sync with Main

Run the sync skill to commit and push.

Step 5: Symlink Environment Files

bash ~/.claude/skills/create-clone/symlink_env_files.sh "$ORIGINAL_REPO_DIR" "_clones/$FEATURE_NAME"

Step 6: Setup Environment

bash ~/.claude/skills/create-clone/setup_project_env.sh

Step 7: Notify User

Tell user:

  • The clone has been created at _clones/$FEATURE_NAME
  • The branch $FEATURE_NAME is tracking remote

Step 8: Change to Feature Directory

Change to the feature clone directory.

FROM NOW ALL NEW WORK SHOULD ONLY BE DONE IN THIS FEATURE DIR