Avery Kiihne enhanced the NOAA-GFDL/fre-cli repository by addressing a safety issue in branch management for command-line workflows. Using Python and leveraging skills in CLI development and configuration management, Avery modified the default branch parameter for checkout and wrapper commands to require explicit selection, rather than defaulting to 'main'. This change reduced the risk of accidental production deployments and enforced stricter testing discipline by making branch choice an intentional action. The update, tracked in a dedicated commit, contributed to safer Git operations and aligned the fre-cli tool with best practices for CI/CD reliability, reflecting thoughtful attention to operational risk.