Branch Sync Loop
Automatically keeps your current Git branch synchronized with its upstream counterpart by detecting divergence, fetching updates, and resolving merge conflicts interactively. This loop ensures your local branch remains current with remote changes while maintaining code integrity.
Goal
Keep branch up to date
How to Run
Run this loop in a Git-enabled environment to automatically synchronize your current branch with its upstream remote. The agent will handle fetching, pulling, and conflict resolution up to 10 times.
- 01
Open Terminal/Integrated Shell
Launch a terminal or integrated development environment shell in your Git repository.
- 02
Trigger Loop Execution
Provide the kickoff prompt to initiate the Branch Sync Loop.
- 03
Monitor Progress
Observe the agent's actions and respond to any conflict prompts or warnings.
- 04
Verify Completion
Confirm that the branch is now up to date via final git status output.
Workflow Steps
- 01
Check Divergence Status
Run 'git status' to determine if the current branch has diverged from its upstream counterpart.
- 02
Fetch Remote Updates
Execute 'git fetch' to retrieve the latest changes from the remote repository without modifying the working directory.
- 03
Pull Latest Changes
Perform 'git pull' to integrate fetched changes into the current branch using merge or fast-forward.
- 04
Detect Merge Conflicts
Analyze the result for merge conflicts. If found, pause the loop and request user intervention.
- 05
Verify Sync Completion
After successful pull, recheck 'git status' to confirm no divergence remains before exiting the loop.
Kickoff Prompt
Start the "Branch Sync Loop" loop. Goal: Keep branch up to date Max iterations: 10 Between iterations run: git status Exit when: No divergence Keep my current branch up to date with its upstream counterpart, handling any merge conflicts that arise. Stop after 10 attempts or when the branch is fully synchronized. Self-pace this loop. After each iteration, run `git status` and evaluate the output, and only continue if the exit condition is not met (No divergence). Stop when the exit condition passes or 10 iterations are reached. Give a short status update each pass.
Guardrails
hardcoded- ·Ensure the current branch has an upstream tracking branch configured before running.
- ·Never force-push or rebase during the sync process to preserve commit history.
- ·If merge conflicts arise, halt automation and prompt the user for manual resolution.
- ·Limit iterations to prevent infinite loops in cases of persistent conflicts.
Flow Diagram
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