# Update Branch Name

> Update current git branch name based on analysis of changes made

- Source: https://doutorai.pt/en/components/commands__davepoon-subagents__commands-update-branch-name
- Type: Commands
- Category: General
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An open-source community component, curated and adapted by Doutor AI.

## What it does and how to use it

A **/slash command**, ready to use, that runs a general workflow in a single step.

1. Install the command (command above).
2. In Claude Code, type "/" followed by the command name.
3. Follow the instructions the command asks for and let it run.

## Install (Claude Code)

```bash
mkdir -p .claude/commands && curl -fsSL https://doutorai.pt/data/lib/commands__davepoon-subagents__commands-update-branch-name.md -o .claude/commands/davepoon-subagents__commands-update-branch-name.md
```

Paste this command into the terminal, in your project folder, and the component installs automatically.

## Content

```
---
description: Update current git branch name based on analysis of changes made
category: version-control-git
allowed-tools: Bash(git *)
---

# Update Branch Name

Follow these steps to update the current branch name:

1. Check differences between current branch and main branch HEAD using `git diff main...HEAD`
2. Analyze the changed files to understand what work is being done
3. Determine an appropriate descriptive branch name based on the changes
4. Update the current branch name using `git branch -m [new-branch-name]`
5. Verify the branch name was updated with `git branch`
```

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