git-worktrees

Git worktrees create isolated working directories for each branch, letting you develop multiple tasks simultaneously without context switching. Each worktree has its own checkout, so you can build and test in parallel while keeping changes reviewable and the main repository clean.

Use worktrees when handling parallel tasks like a hotfix during feature development, spikes requiring isolation, or frequent diff reviews. Worktrees keep your working tree state intact across tasks, eliminating lost changes and build artifacts that branch switching causes.

Git worktrees requires a clean repository status before creation. The Skill provides suggested naming conventions, creation and switch commands, and post-merge removal with a cleanup checklist. Commands are echo-only by default, letting you review before executing.

Yes. Worktrees isolate each task's changes into separate directories, ensuring reviews stay focused and clean. Merging and removing a worktree leaves your main branch unaffected, preserving repository organization across parallel development.

Git is the only dependency. Worktrees are a native Git feature for creating parallel working directories. No additional tools or configuration beyond a standard Git repository are required.