# feature

The command creates a feature/<name> branch from develop and sets up remote tracking. Use it to start a feature with the Git Flow branch structure.

- command · `type=command` · Claude Code · 1820 installs
- Author: davila7
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- Source: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/git/feature.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
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## What it does

Before creating a branch, the command checks the Git repository, feature name, working tree, and `develop` branch. Names should be descriptive and use kebab-case, such as `user-authentication`. If there are uncommitted changes, it asks you to commit or stash them first. That check matters: switching branches with local edits can get in the way.

Next, it checks out `develop`, pulls from `origin/develop`, creates `feature/<name>`, and pushes it to `origin` with upstream tracking. The workflow depends on a `develop` branch and a configured remote named `origin`. It runs `git pull origin develop`, so `origin` must be reachable.

Afterward, the command reports the branch and suggests conventional commit messages and regular pushes. It also lists `GIT_FLOW_DEVELOP_BRANCH` and `GIT_FLOW_PREFIX_FEATURE`, with `develop` and `feature/` as their defaults.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **claude-code-templates**
```bash
npx claude-code-templates@latest --command git/feature
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/commands/feature.md` — Call it with /feature. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.codex/prompts/feature.md` — Call it with /prompts:feature. Codex marks this format deprecated in favour of skills

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/prompts/feature.prompt.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.gemini/commands/feature.toml` — Gemini stores commands as TOML: the prompt text goes into the prompt field

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/git/feature.md

## When to use it
- create a feature branch from `develop`
- validate a branch name before creating it
- pull the latest `develop` from `origin`
- set up upstream tracking for a feature branch

## Example prompts
- Create a branch for user authentication: `/feature user-authentication`.
- Start work on payment integration: `/feature payment-integration`.
- Create a branch for a dashboard redesign: `/feature dashboard-redesign`.

## Source text · feature.md · MIT

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````text
---
allowed-tools: Bash(git:*)
argument-hint: <feature-name>
description: Create a new Git Flow feature branch from develop with proper naming and tracking
---

# Git Flow Feature Branch

Create new feature branch: **$ARGUMENTS**

## Current Repository State

- Current branch: !`git branch --show-current`
- Git status: !`git status --porcelain`
- Develop branch status: !`git log develop..origin/develop --oneline 2>/dev/null | head -5 || echo "No remote tracking for develop"`

## Task

Create a Git Flow feature branch following these steps:

### 1. Pre-Flight Validation

- **Check git repository**: Verify we're in a valid git repository
- **Validate feature name**: Ensure `$ARGUMENTS` is provided and follows naming conventions:
  - ✅ Valid: `user-authentication`, `payment-integration`, `dashboard-redesign`
  - ❌ Invalid: `feat1`, `My_Feature`, empty name
- **Check for uncommitted changes**:
  - If changes exist, warn user and ask to commit/stash first
  - OR offer to stash changes automatically
- **Verify develop branch exists**: Ensure `develop` branch is present

### 2. Create Feature Branch

Execute the following workflow:

```bash
# Switch to develop branch
git checkout develop

# Pull latest changes from remote
git pull origin develop

# Create feature branch with Git Flow naming convention
git checkout -b feature/$ARGUMENTS

# Set up remote tracking
git push -u origin feature/$ARGUMENTS
```

### 3. Provide Status Report

After successful creation, display:

```
✓ Switched to develop branch
✓ Pulled latest changes from origin/develop
✓ Created branch: feature/$ARGUMENTS
✓ Set up remote tracking: origin/feature/$ARGUMENTS
✓ Pushed branch to remote

🌿 Feature Branch Ready

Branch: feature/$ARGUMENTS
Base: develop
Status: Clean working directory

🎯 Next Steps:
1. Start implementing your feature
2. Make commits using conventional format:
   git commit -m "feat: your changes"
3. Push changes regularly: git push
4. When complete, use /finish to merge back to develop

💡 Git Flow Tips:
- Keep commits atomic and well-described
- Push frequently to avoid conflicts
- Use conventional commit format (feat:, fix:, etc.)
- Test thoroughly before finishing
```

### 4. Error Handling

Handle these scenarios gracefully:

**Uncommitted Changes:**
```
⚠️  You have uncommitted changes:
M  src/file1.js
M  src/file2.js

Options:
1. Commit changes first
2. Stash changes: git stash
3. Discard changes: git checkout .

What would you like to do? [1/2/3]
```

**Feature Name Not Provided:**
```
❌ Feature name is required

Usage: /feature <feature-name>

Examples:
  /feature user-profile-page
  /feature api-v2-integration
  /feature payment-gateway

Feature names should:
- Be descriptive and concise
- Use kebab-case (lowercase-with-hyphens)
- Describe what the feature does
```

**Branch Already Exists:**
```
❌ Branch feature/$ARGUMENTS already exists

Existing feature branches:
  feature/user-authentication
  feature/payment-gateway
  feature/$ARGUMENTS ← This one

Options:
1. Switch to existing branch: git checkout feature/$ARGUMENTS
2. Use a different feature name
3. Delete existing and recreate (destructive!)
```

**Develop Behind Remote:**
```
⚠️  Local develop is behind origin/develop by 5 commits

✓ Pulling latest changes...
✓ Develop is now up to date
✓ Ready to create feature branch
```

**No Develop Branch:**
```
❌ Develop branch not found

Git Flow requires a 'develop' branch. Create it with:
  git checkout -b develop
  git push -u origin develop

Or initialize Git Flow:
  git flow init
```

## Git Flow Context

This command is part of the Git Flow branching strategy:

- **main**: Production-ready code (protected)
- **develop**: Integration branch for features (protected)
- **feature/***: New features (you are here)
- **release/***: Release preparation
- **hotfix/***: Emergency production fixes

Feature branches:
- Branch from: `develop`
- Merge back to: `develop`
````
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