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reset-to-main

Reset the Git working directory to the main branch safely.

3|1|Updated Mar 2, 2026
Search Tags:#git#developer tools#git workflow#branch management#reset#clean workspace
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/denniscalazans/denniscalazans-plugins --skill reset-to-main
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reset-to-main
Source: https://github.com/denniscalazans/denniscalazans-plugins/tree/main/plugins/dc/skills/reset
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/denniscalazans/denniscalazans-plugins --skill reset-to-main

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you safely return your Git repository to a clean state on the main branch, ensuring no work is lost and the working directory is tidy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Safe Reset: Returns you to the default branch (main or master) with a clean working directory.
  • Branch Management: Optionally cleans up local branches that have already been merged.
  • Context Switching: Ideal for when you've finished a task and need to switch contexts or start fresh.

Quick Start

Use the reset skill to return to the main branch with a clean working directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about reset-to-main

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I safely reset my Git workspace to the main branch without losing uncommitted changes?▼

To safely reset your Git workspace to the main branch, the Skill evaluates staged, unstaged, and untracked files, offering options to stash, move to a worktree, or discard changes before switching branches and pulling updates.

What is the best way to clean up local Git branches after merging a feature?▼

Cleaning up local Git branches after merging is handled by integrating with the clean-branches skill, which prunes merged local branches automatically after you switch back to the main branch with a clean working directory.

How does Git branch management handle untracked files when switching contexts?▼

Git branch management handles untracked files by determining branch integration status and providing choices to safely stash, move to a worktree, or discard untracked files before executing a branch switch and pulling main updates.

Can I move uncommitted Git changes to a worktree instead of stashing or discarding them?▼

Yes, you can move uncommitted Git changes to a worktree, as the Skill explicitly offers options to stash, move to a worktree, or discard changes when resolving staged, unstaged, and untracked files during a reset.

Does resetting a Git working directory to main automatically pull the latest updates?▼

Yes, resetting a Git working directory to main automatically pulls updates, ensuring the repository reflects the latest state after safely handling any existing staged, unstaged, or untracked files.

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