# pre-merge

A checklist skill that runs types, lint and tests before commit, before the PR and before merging to main. Useful when you would rather not find breakage during review.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 330 installs · ★ 78
- Author: bobmatnyc
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills/tree/HEAD/universal/verification/pre-merge/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-07-18
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/pre-merge

## What it does

The skill splits merge prep into three stages. Before committing: type checking, linting, local tests, no leftover `console.log` or commented-out blocks. Before opening a PR: a written summary, ticket references, screenshots for UI work, new tests, updated docs. Before merging to main: green CI, an approving reviewer, no conflicts, migrations that ran, and a rollback plan.

Each language gets its own commands. TypeScript and JavaScript use `npx tsc --noEmit`, `npm run lint`, `npm test`; Python uses `mypy src/`, `pylint src/`, `pytest`; Go uses `gofmt -l .`, `golangci-lint run`, `go test ./...`. Separate sections cover API security (auth on protected routes, input validation with Zod or Pydantic, SQL injection and XSS) and schema changes: create the migration, test it locally and on staging, keep a down migration.

There is a PR description template with sections for testing, screenshots, breaking changes, performance impact and rollback. At the end, a sample `pre-commit.sh` and hook setup through Husky or `pre-commit`. The skill is marked `user-invocable: false` and `disable-model-invocation: true`, so neither you nor the model triggers it as a command — it is reference material you read while working. If the project has no linter or test suite yet, half the checklist has nothing to run against, which is a good reason to add `npm test` or `pytest` first.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill pre-merge -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/pre-merge/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/pre-merge/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill pre-merge -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/pre-merge/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill pre-merge -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/pre-merge/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills pre-merge
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/pre-merge/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill pre-merge -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --path universal/verification/pre-merge
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/pre-merge/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill pre-merge -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills/tree/HEAD/universal/verification/pre-merge/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- run types, lint and tests before committing
- write a PR description with screenshots and ticket links
- verify database migrations before merging to main
- walk the API security checklist on changed endpoints
- set up a pre-commit hook with Husky or pre-commit

## Example prompts
- Walk me through the pre-merge checklist before I open the PR
- Check my changes against pre-merge: types, lint, tests
- Draft the PR description using the pre-merge template

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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````text
---
name: pre-merge
description: "Comprehensive verification workflow before merging changes to production."
user-invocable: false
disable-model-invocation: true
version: 1.0.0
tags: []
progressive_disclosure:
  entry_point:
    summary: "Comprehensive verification workflow before merging changes to production."
    when_to_use: "When working with version control, branches, or pull requests."
    quick_start: "1. Review the core concepts below. 2. Apply patterns to your use case. 3. Follow best practices for implementation."
---
# Pre-Merge Verification

Comprehensive verification workflow before merging changes to production.

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:
- Creating a pull request for review
- About to merge code to main/production branch
- Need systematic verification checklist
- Want to catch issues before code review

## Pre-Commit Verification

Before committing code, verify:
- [ ] Type checking passes (language-appropriate: `tsc --noEmit`, `mypy`, etc.)
- [ ] Linting passes with no errors (ESLint, Pylint, etc.)
- [ ] All existing tests pass locally
- [ ] No console.log/debug statements left in code
- [ ] Code follows project style guide
- [ ] No commented-out code blocks

### Commands by Language

**TypeScript/JavaScript**:
```bash
# Type check
npx tsc --noEmit

# Lint
npm run lint
# or: pnpm lint
# or: npx eslint .

# Tests
npm test
# or: pnpm test
```

**Python**:
```bash
# Type check
mypy src/

# Lint
pylint src/
# or: flake8 src/
# or: ruff check src/

# Tests
pytest
# or: python -m pytest
```

**Go**:
```bash
# Format check
gofmt -l .

# Lint
golangci-lint run

# Tests
go test ./...
```

## Pre-PR Verification

Before creating a pull request, ensure:

### Required Information
- [ ] Changeset added for user-facing changes (if using changesets)
- [ ] PR description is complete with:
  - [ ] Summary of changes
  - [ ] Related ticket references (ENG-XXX, HEL-XXX, JIRA-XXX, etc.)
  - [ ] Screenshots for UI changes (desktop, tablet, mobile)
  - [ ] Breaking changes documented
  - [ ] Migration guide (if breaking changes)
- [ ] New tests added for new functionality
- [ ] Documentation updated if needed (README, API docs, etc.)

### Security Checklist (if API changes)
- [ ] Authentication required on protected routes
- [ ] Authorization checks implemented
- [ ] Input validation with schema (Zod, Pydantic, etc.)
````
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