Pick a task type
Feature, fix, chore, hotfix, or refactor sets the branch prefix.
CONSISTENT BRANCH NAMES
Branch Name Generator
Create a short, consistent Git branch name from a task type, ticket reference, and short purpose description.
- Uses your inputs in a transparent calculation
- Instant result with practical next steps
- No signup required
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YOUR INPUTS
Build your result
Complete every field. The result updates only when you choose Calculate.
How it works
Add a ticket reference
Optional, but keeps the branch traceable back to its tracking ticket.
Describe the purpose briefly
Turned into a clean, lowercase, hyphenated slug automatically.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does branch naming consistency matter?
Consistent prefixes make branch lists sortable and scannable, and let tooling (CI rules, automation) reliably parse the task type from the name.
What happens if my purpose description is very long?
It's automatically truncated to the first six words to keep the branch name under a reasonable length for terminal and PR display.
Can I skip the ticket reference?
Yes — it's optional. The branch name will just use task-type/purpose-slug without a ticket segment.
How is the branch name score calculated?
It's a simple length check — names under 60 characters score 100, longer ones score lower as a nudge to shorten the purpose description.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | GitHub | Linear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant consistent branch name | Included | Not included | Limited |
| No account or repo access required | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Automatic slug cleanup | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Auto-links branch to a tracked issue | Not included | Included | Included |
GitHub and Linear can auto-suggest a branch name linked to a tracked issue. This tool works standalone, without needing the ticket to exist in either system first.
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