using-git-worktrees

Git worktrees let you create isolated directories for each branch, allowing parallel work without stashing. Create a new worktree with `git worktree add`, which checks out a branch into a separate directory while keeping your main workspace intact.

Worktrees eliminate stash cycles by giving each branch its own directory. You avoid losing uncommitted changes, reduce context-switching overhead, and can build and test multiple branches simultaneously without manual state management.

Run `git worktree add <path> <branch-name>` to create an isolated workspace for your feature. The Skill covers directory validation, path configuration, .gitignore updates, and language-specific post-creation setup to standardize your workflow.

Yes. Worktrees excel at isolating bugfix branches from active feature work. Create a dedicated worktree for the bugfix, test and develop independently, then merge back to main without disrupting your primary development directory.

Remove worktrees with `git worktree remove <path>` once you've merged and no longer need the isolated workspace. The Skill covers standardized cleanup workflows to keep your repository and filesystem organized.

Worktrees work with standard Git installations. The Skill enforces preferred worktree paths and standardized creation commands so your team maintains consistent directory structures and workflows across projects.