Git Branch Name Generator

The Git Branch Name Generator is a free browser-based tool that converts ticket numbers and task descriptions into clean, standardized git branch names. Consistent branch naming is essential for team collaboration, CI/CD pipelines, and keeping your repository organized. Instead of manually formatting branch names every time you start a new task, this tool automates the process and ensures every branch follows your team's naming convention.

The generator supports all common branch types used in Gitflow and trunk-based development workflows: feature, bugfix, hotfix, release, chore, docs, test, and refactor. You can enter your ticket or issue number (JIRA, GitHub, Linear, or any tracker), provide a title or description, and the tool instantly produces a properly formatted branch name. It handles special characters, spaces, accented letters, and long titles automatically.

Three naming conventions are built in: kebab-case (the most common for git branches), snake_case, and slash-separated. A customizable template system lets you define exactly how the branch type, ticket number, and title are combined. The default template {type}/{ticket}-{title} produces names like feature/JIRA-1234-add-user-authentication, but you can adjust it to match any team standard.

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All processing happens entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server — there are no API calls, no logging, and no third-party services involved. The tool is safe to use with confidential ticket numbers and internal project descriptions.

1. Select the Branch Type from the dropdown (feature, bugfix, hotfix, release, chore, docs, test, or refactor).
2. Enter your Ticket / Issue Number in the input field (e.g., JIRA-1234, #456, BUG-789).
3. Type a brief Title / Description for the branch (e.g., "Add user authentication flow").
4. The generated branch name appears instantly in the output panel with character count and segment info.
5. Open Branch Naming Options to adjust the convention (kebab-case, snake_case, slash-separated), edit the prefix template, set a max length, or toggle lowercase / strip special characters.
6. Review Alternative Suggestions below the output for variant formats (no prefix, short initials, with date, etc.).
7. Click Copy or press Ctrl+Shift+C to copy the branch name to your clipboard. Use Sample to load example data.