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Choose and create the right Neon branch type for testing and development. Use when users ask about Neon branching, migration testing with real data, isolated…
FIRST: Use the parent neon skill for a Neon overview, getting started with Neon, Neon development best practices, and more. If the neon skill is not installed, fetch it from https://neon.com/docs/ai/skills/neon/SKILL.md or install it with: neon skills -s neon -y Lakebase Postgres Branching Outcome: a created Neon branch — or a clear, actionable next step if creation cannot proceed. Choose the correct branch type, then execute branch creation with the CLI (or MCP where the CLI isn't usable). Normal branch for realistic migration and query testing with real data. Schema-only branch (Beta) for sensitive data workflows where structure is needed without copying rows. Branch Type Decision Use this decision rule first:
don't have the plugin yet? install it then click "run inline in claude" again.