@gw-git-worktree-workflows

Git worktrees isolate branches in parallel directories to preserve active work. You create a worktree, switch branches, and handle feature development or hotfixes without interrupting your current working directory state.

Use the gw CLI to create a worktree with automatic navigation and optional auto-copy of configured files. Running a command like gw add feature-auth -b feature-auth main sets up the worktree and switches you into it immediately.

Hierarchical branch conflicts in Git worktrees are handled through smart branch-aware checkout and dedicated conflict resolution workflows. These workflows detect and manage branch dependencies to prevent isolation errors during parallel development.

Safe cleanup of Git worktrees involves dedicated maintenance workflows that remove the worktree directory and its associated branch tracking. Using a command like gw remove feature-auth ensures safe deletion without affecting other active worktrees.

Git worktrees support cross-environment testing and code reviews by maintaining isolated branch copies. You can test different environments or review code in separate directories without stashing or committing your active development work.

The gw CLI is required to manage multiple Git worktrees using these workflows. It provides the initialization, smart navigation, file synchronization, and safe removal functions needed for effective parallel branch isolation.