branch-guard: Stop Claude Code From Committing to Main

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Learn to use branch-guard to enforce feature-branch workflow and prevent direct commits to protected branches in Claude Code

intermediate Published 8 Mar 2026
Action Steps
  1. Install the branch-guard hook in your Claude Code repository
  2. Configure the hook to specify protected branches
  3. Test the hook by attempting to commit directly to a protected branch
  4. Integrate branch-guard into your existing Git workflow
  5. Monitor and adjust the hook settings as needed to ensure smooth collaboration
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and DevOps teams can benefit from using branch-guard to maintain a clean and organized Git history, and to prevent unintended changes to protected branches

Key Insight

💡 Use branch-guard to enforce feature-branch workflow and protect your main branch from unintended changes

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🚫 Prevent direct commits to main with branch-guard! 💻

Key Takeaways

Learn to use branch-guard to enforce feature-branch workflow and prevent direct commits to protected branches in Claude Code

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A Claude Code hook that enforces feature-branch workflow by blocking direct commits to protected branches.
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