rlm-worktree

Run git worktree add with a target path and the -b flag to create a new branch, such as git worktree add .worktrees/my-feature -b rlm/my-feature. This Skill automates the full process including directory selection, gitignore verification, and baseline testing.

Use git worktrees to develop on a separate feature branch in an isolated directory. This Skill detects when you are on main or master and either creates a worktree by default or requires explicit documented consent before proceeding.

The recommended location is a hidden .worktrees/ directory inside the project, verified as git-ignored via git check-ignore. Alternatives include a worktrees/ directory or a global location like ~/.config/rlm-workflow/worktrees/<project-name>/.

If a project-local worktree directory is not git-ignored, its contents appear in git status and risk being committed to the repository. The Skill verifies ignore status first and commits a .gitignore fix if the directory is not excluded.

The Skill reports the failing tests and asks whether to proceed or investigate rather than continuing silently. This ensures pre-existing failures are distinguished from bugs introduced during development, and the decision is documented in the Phase 0 artifact.

Yes, each requirement gets its own worktree directory and rlm/<run-id> branch sharing the same repository. This allows three or more requirements to be developed simultaneously without branch switching or merge conflicts between workspaces.