using-git-worktrees

Git worktrees create isolated workspaces for branch-specific development without disrupting your current checkout. This Skill automates worktree creation, directory preference detection, and safety verification to keep your main workspace exactly as-is.

Managing multiple feature branches in one git repository is streamlined by using worktrees. This Skill sets up branch isolation by creating separate worktree directories, verifying gitignore safety, and running baseline test checks before reporting readiness.

To prevent accidentally committing worktree directories, this Skill verifies project-local worktree directories are properly ignored in gitignore before creating them. This guardrail check ensures workspace files remain safely separated from your main repository.

Yes, git worktrees are designed for implementation plans and branch-specific development. This Skill applies to multi-task repository work by detecting directory preferences, setting up dependencies, and performing baseline test checks to ensure safe workspace isolation.

Git worktrees should be placed in designated directories to keep your repository clean. This Skill follows a priority order for safe directory selection, checking for `.worktrees`, `worktrees`, or a global location, and prompts you when no preference exists.