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Mayur Rathi
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Git Advanced Workflows

Git Advanced Workflows is an code AI skill with a core value of Master advanced Git workflows including rebasing, cherry-picking, bisect, worktrees, and reflog to maintain clean history and recover from any situation. It helps developers solve real-world problems in the code domain, boosting efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.

Master advanced Git workflows including rebasing, cherry-picking, bisect, worktrees, and reflog to maintain clean history and recover from any situation. Use when managing complex Git histories, co...

Last verified on: 2026-07-07

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Source sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills
Stars ⭐ 40.7k
Last Verified 2026-07-07
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mkdir -p ./skills/git-advanced-workflows && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/main/skills/git-advanced-workflows/SKILL.md -o ./skills/git-advanced-workflows/SKILL.md

Run in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).

Skill Content

# Git Advanced Workflows


Master advanced Git techniques to maintain clean history, collaborate effectively, and recover from any situation with confidence.


Do not use this skill when


- The task is unrelated to git advanced workflows

- You need a different domain or tool outside this scope


Instructions


- Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.

- Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.

- Provide actionable steps and verification.

- If detailed examples are required, open `resources/implementation-playbook.md`.


Use this skill when


- Cleaning up commit history before merging

- Applying specific commits across branches

- Finding commits that introduced bugs

- Working on multiple features simultaneously

- Recovering from Git mistakes or lost commits

- Managing complex branch workflows

- Preparing clean PRs for review

- Synchronizing diverged branches


Core Concepts


1. Interactive Rebase


Interactive rebase is the Swiss Army knife of Git history editing.


**Common Operations:**

- `pick`: Keep commit as-is

- `reword`: Change commit message

- `edit`: Amend commit content

- `squash`: Combine with previous commit

- `fixup`: Like squash but discard message

- `drop`: Remove commit entirely


**Basic Usage:**

bash
# Rebase last 5 commits
git rebase -i HEAD~5

# Rebase all commits on current branch
git rebase -i $(git merge-base HEAD main)

# Rebase onto specific commit
git rebase -i abc123

2. Cherry-Picking


Apply specific commits from one branch to another without merging entire branches.


bash
# Cherry-pick single commit
git cherry-pick abc123

# Cherry-pick range of commits (exclusive start)
git cherry-pick abc123..def456

# Cherry-pick without committing (stage changes only)
git cherry-pick -n abc123

# Cherry-pick and edit commit message
git cherry-pick -e abc123

3. Git Bisect


Binary search through commit history to find the commit that introduced a bug.


bash
# Start bisect
git bisect start

# Mark current commit as bad
git bisect bad

# Mark known good commit
git bisect good v1.0.0

# Git will checkout middle commit - test it
# Then mark as good or bad
git bisect good  # or: git bisect bad

# Continue until bug found
# When done
git bisect reset

**Automated Bisect:**

bash
# Use script to test automatically
git bisect start HEAD v1.0.0
git bisect run ./test.sh

# test.sh should exit 0 for good, 1-127 (except 125) for bad

4. Worktrees


Work on multiple branches simultaneously without stashing or switching.


bash
# List existing worktrees
git worktree list

# Add new worktree for feature branch
git worktree add ../project-feature feature/new-feature

# Add worktree and create new branch
git worktree add -b bugfix/urgent ../project-hotfix main

# Remove worktree
git worktree remove ../project-feature

# Prune stale worktrees
git worktree prune

5. Reflog


Your safety net - tracks all ref movements, even deleted commits.


bash
# View reflog
git reflog

# View reflog for specific branch
git reflog show feature/branch

# Restore deleted commit
git reflog
# Find commit hash
git checkout abc123
git branch recovered-branch

# Restore deleted branch
git reflog
git branch deleted-branch abc123

Practical Workflows


Workflow 1: Clean Up Feature Branch Before PR


bash
# Start with feature branch
git checkout feature/user-auth

# Interactive rebase to clean history
git rebase -i main

# Example rebase operations:
# - Squash "fix typo" commits
# - Reword commit messages for clarity
# - Reorder commits logically
# - Drop unnecessary commits

# Force push cleaned branch (safe if no one else is using it)
git push --force-with-lease origin feature/user-auth

Workflow 2: Apply Hotfix to Multiple Releases


bash
# Create fix on main
git checkout main
git commit -m "fix: critical security patch"

# Apply to release branches
git checkout release/2.0
git cherry-pick abc123

git checkout release/1.9
git cherry-pick abc123

# Handle c

🎯 Best For

  • Claude users
  • Software engineers
  • Development teams
  • Tech leads

💡 Use Cases

  • Code quality improvement
  • Best practice enforcement

📖 How to Use This Skill

  1. 1

    Install the Skill

    Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.

  2. 2

    Load into Your AI Assistant

    Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.

  3. 3

    Apply Git Advanced Workflows to Your Work

    Open your project in the AI assistant and ask it to apply the skill. Start with a small module to verify the output quality.

  4. 4

    Review and Refine

    Review AI suggestions before committing. Run tests, check for regressions, and iterate on the skill output.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Git Advanced Workflows compatible with Cursor and VS Code?

Yes — this skill works with any AI coding assistant including Cursor, VS Code with Copilot, and JetBrains IDEs.

Do I need specific dependencies for Git Advanced Workflows?

Check the install command and Works With section. Most code skills only require the AI assistant and your codebase.

How do I install Git Advanced Workflows?

Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/git-advanced-workflows/SKILL.md, ready to use.

Can I customize this skill for my team?

Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Skipping validation

Always test AI-generated code changes, even for simple refactors.

Missing dependency updates

Check if the skill requires updated dependencies or new packages.

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