Git Branch Name Validator

Validate Git branch names according to Git naming conventions

Git Branch Name Validator

This tool validates Git branch names according to Git's naming conventions and best practices.

Git Branch Naming Rules:

Cannot contain: ~ ^ : space tab newline ? * [ \
Cannot begin or end with /
Cannot have consecutive slashes //
Cannot end with .lock
Cannot contain .. or @{
Maximum length (typically 255 chars for filesystem compatibility)
Cannot be a reserved branch name (HEAD, main, master)

Common Branch Naming Conventions:

feature/ - New features
bugfix/ - Bug fixes
hotfix/ - Urgent production fixes
release/ - Release preparation
develop/ - Development branch
test/ - Testing branches
docs/ - Documentation updates
refactor/ - Code refactoring

Example Valid Names:

feature/user-authentication
bugfix/login-error
hotfix/security-patch-001
release/v1.2.3

Example Invalid Names:

feature user auth (contains spaces)
feature//double-slash (consecutive slashes)
.lock-branch (starts with dot)
feature/.lock (ends with .lock)

Use Cases:

Validate branch names before creation
Enforce team naming conventions
Pre-commit hooks for branch naming
CI/CD pipeline validation
Code review automation

Key Facts

Category: Development
Input Types: text, checkbox, number
Output Type: json
Sample Coverage: 4
API Ready: Yes

Overview

The Git Branch Name Validator checks branch names against Git's official naming conventions and customizable rules, helping developers avoid errors and maintain consistent repository practices.

When to Use

•When creating a new Git branch to ensure it meets naming standards
•Before committing code to validate branch names in pre-commit hooks
•In CI/CD pipelines to automatically enforce naming conventions

How It Works

•Enter the branch name you want to validate in the input field
•The tool applies Git's naming rules and any custom settings like allowed prefixes or maximum length
•Receive a JSON response indicating validity and listing any specific violations

Use Cases

Automating branch name validation in development workflows

Integrating with Git hooks to prevent invalid commits

Standardizing branch names across teams and projects

Examples

1. Validating a Feature Branch

Software Developer

Background: A developer is creating a branch for a new login feature.
Problem: Ensure the branch name 'feature/user-login' follows Git conventions and team standards.
How to Use: Enter 'feature/user-login' in the branch name field and submit for validation.
Outcome: The tool confirms the name is valid, allowing the branch to be created without issues.

2. Enforcing Naming Conventions in CI

Background: A team wants to automate branch name checks in their CI/CD pipeline.
Problem: Prevent branches with invalid names or missing prefixes from being merged.
How to Use: Configure the tool with enforceConvention set to true and allowedPrefixes as 'feature/,bugfix/,hotfix/', then validate branch names in the pipeline.
Example Config: enforceConvention: true, allowedPrefixes: 'feature/,bugfix/,hotfix/'
Outcome: Invalid branch names are flagged, ensuring only compliant names proceed, maintaining repository consistency.

Try with Samples

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Git Branch Name Samples

Collection of Git branch names for validation testing, including valid patterns, invalid formats, and real-world examples

title token git,branch,name

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Invalid Variable Names Code Samples

Sample code files demonstrating invalid variable naming conventions across different programming languages

keywords name,naming,convention

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Text Case Format Samples

Examples of different text case formats: camelCase, snake_case, kebab-case, PascalCase, and more

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FAQ

What invalid characters does the tool check for?

It checks for characters like ~, ^, :, spaces, tabs, newlines, ?, *, [, \, and others as per Git rules.

Can I allow custom prefixes beyond the defaults?

Yes, use the allowedPrefixes option to specify prefixes such as 'feature/', 'bugfix/', or others.

What is the default maximum branch name length?

The default is 255 characters for filesystem compatibility, but you can adjust it with the maxLength option.

How do I add reserved branch names?

Use the reservedNames option to input comma-separated names like 'HEAD,main,master' that should be avoided.

What format is the validation result in?

The result is in JSON format, showing whether the name is valid and any errors found.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/git-branch-validator

Request Parameters

Parameter Name	Type	Required	Description
branchName	text	Yes	-
allowCustomPrefixes	checkbox	No	Allow branch names without standard prefixes
enforceConvention	checkbox	No	Require branch names to follow naming conventions
reservedNames	text	No	Branch names that are reserved (comma-separated)
maxLength	number	No	Maximum length for branch names (filesystem compatibility)
allowedPrefixes	text	No	Valid branch name prefixes (comma-separated, end with /)

Response Format

{
  "key": {...},
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}

JSON Data: JSON Data

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-git-branch-validator": {
      "name": "git-branch-validator",
      "description": "Validate Git branch names according to Git naming conventions",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=git-branch-validator",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

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