conductor

Manages Git worktree environments for parallel agent development by enforcing directory context rules.

1|Updated Jul 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wyattjoh/skills --skill conductor-wyattjoh
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: conductor
Source: https://github.com/wyattjoh/skills/tree/main/skills/conductor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wyattjoh/skills --skill conductor-wyattjoh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents common errors when working in complex, multi-branch git worktree environments, ensuring you always execute commands in the correct context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context Awareness: Automatically detects if you are operating within a Conductor-managed worktree.
  • Safety Guardrails: Enforces strict rules to prevent accidental execution of commands in the wrong repository root or parent directory.
  • Use Case: When managing multiple parallel agent workspaces, this skill ensures that your build and git commands are scoped correctly to the specific worktree, preventing cross-contamination of branches.

Quick Start

Ask the conductor skill to verify your current working directory and confirm if you are safely positioned within a valid worktree.

Frequently Asked Questions about conductor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent git commands from running in the wrong worktree root?

To prevent executing git commands in the wrong worktree root, you can use a skill that enforces strict directory context rules, ensuring commands operate only within the correct isolated worktree environment.

What are git worktrees and when do I need them for parallel development?

Git worktrees allow multiple branches to be checked out simultaneously in isolated directories. You need them for parallel agent development to prevent cross-contamination of branches and ensure correct context.

How do I verify I am operating within a valid git worktree?

You can verify your current working directory and confirm if you are safely positioned within a valid worktree by asking the conductor skill to check your local pathing conventions and directory context.

Does this worktree management skill require any external dependencies?

No, this worktree management skill does not require any external dependencies. It operates by enforcing strict local pathing conventions to ensure commands execute within the correct worktree root.

Why do my build commands cross-contaminate branches in multiple worktrees?

Build commands cross-contaminate branches when strict directory context rules are not enforced. Applying local pathing conventions ensures your build and git commands are scoped correctly to the specific worktree.