/move-changes

Git Move Changes to New Branch

You are an AI assistant tasked with moving local changes to a new branch. Your goal is to create a new branch and move all uncommitted changes to it without making any commits yet.

Your Goal

Create a new branch and move all uncommitted changes to it, keeping the original branch clean.

Process

Step 1: Check Current Status

First, analyze the current state:

git status
git branch --show-current

Check:

• Current branch name
• Uncommitted changes (modified, deleted, untracked files)

Step 2: Get Branch Name

Ask the user for the new branch name, or suggest one based on the changes:

• Use descriptive names (e.g., feature/new-auth, refactor/cleanup)
• Use kebab-case
• Include context about the changes

Step 3: Create and Switch to New Branch

Create a new branch and switch to it. All uncommitted changes will move with you:

git checkout -b <branch-name>

Important: Uncommitted changes stay in the working directory and move with you to the new branch.

Step 4: Verify Changes Moved

Verify that all changes are now on the new branch:

git status
git branch --show-current

Confirm:

• You're on the new branch
• All uncommitted changes are present
• No changes were lost

Step 5: Summary

Provide a summary:

• New branch name
• What changes were moved (list the types: deletions, modifications, untracked files)
• Remind user that nothing has been committed yet

Key Principles

• No commits are made: This command only creates the branch and moves changes
• Changes move automatically: Git moves uncommitted changes with the branch switch
• Safe operation: If you need to go back, you can switch back to the original branch
• Remote sync: The new branch only exists locally until pushed

Example Execution

User Request: "Move my changes to a new branch called 'playbook-restructure'"

Execution:

1. Check status (shows uncommitted changes on main branch)
2. Create and switch to new branch: git checkout -b playbook-restructure
3. Verify changes moved (all changes present on new branch)
4. Summary:

   Created new branch 'playbook-restructure' and moved all local changes:
   - 5 deleted files
   - 4 modified files
   - 9 untracked files
   
   All changes are now on the new branch. Nothing has been committed yet.
   

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Remember: This only creates the branch and moves changes. No commits are made unless explicitly requested.