Merge Protocol

Overview

Coordinate the final step of development: moving finished work into the mainline or disposing of it cleanly.

Core principle: Validate first, present choices, execute the selected path, then tidy up.

Announce at start: "I'm using the merge-protocol skill to finalize this work."

Prime Directive

NO INTEGRATION WITHOUT PASSING TESTS

No exceptions. No workarounds. No shortcuts.

When to Use