Branch Investigation
git branch --show-current
git status --short
git fetch --all
git branch -vv
git rev-list --count <main-branch>..HEAD 2>/dev/null || echo "0" # Check CLAUDE.md for main branch nameReport: current branch, uncommitted changes, remote sync status, commits ahead of main.
Branch Creation
git fetch origin <base-branch>
git checkout -b <new-branch> origin/<base-branch>Error Handling
| Error | Action | |-------|--------| | Branch exists | Report to user, suggest alternative or confirm use existing | | Uncommitted changes | git stash or commit first | | Remote sync error | git fetch --all retry | | Permission error | Report to user |
Conflict Resolution
git statusto identify conflicts- Resolve each file
git add <resolved-file>- Continue operation
Ask for guidance if resolution is complex.
Completion Report
- Current branch name
- Branch creation result (if applicable)
- Any issues encountered