using-git-worktrees

To create an isolated Git worktree, this skill systematically selects a directory, generates a new branch, runs project setup scripts like npm install, and executes baseline tests to guarantee a stable starting point.

Git worktrees provide the best way to work on multiple branches by creating separate directories linked to the same repository, preventing interference with your main codebase and avoiding full duplication.

Automated setup for a new Git worktree detects and executes project-specific build commands, such as cargo build or npm install, ensuring the isolated development environment has all dependencies configured correctly.

To prevent accidental commits, this skill performs safety verification to ensure project-local worktree directories are properly ignored by Git before starting your feature development.

Baseline testing in a new Git worktree verifies the isolated environment starts from a clean, tested state, ensuring that any subsequent code changes do not inherit pre-existing failures.

Yes, Git worktrees are designed for concurrent branch work, allowing you to isolate complex feature development safely without disrupting your primary development environment.