git-worktree-manager

Git worktree management for parallel development involves creating isolated workspaces under a dedicated .worktrees directory, allowing you to work on multiple branches simultaneously without repeated stashing or branch switching.

Working on multiple git branches simultaneously is best handled by creating isolated worktrees in a central .worktrees directory, keeping each branch's changes separate and avoiding the friction of constant stashing or branch switching.

A standardized git worktree workflow uses a dedicated gwt shell function to create, list, navigate, and remove worktrees, enforcing consistent directory structure and recovery-safe operations across your local repositories.

No, when creating new git worktrees you do not need to manually update .gitignore, as this workflow automatically ensures .gitignore reflects the workspace layout and includes the dedicated .worktrees directory.

To safely remove git worktrees after merging a branch, use the provided gwt command workflow which enforces recovery-safe operations and cleanly deletes the worktree alongside its associated branch context.

Yes, you can start Claude Code within a specific git worktree context to keep changes isolated, ensuring the assistant operates exclusively within the correct parallel development workspace for that branch.