using-git-worktrees

Git worktrees create isolated development directories for different branches without duplicating the repository. Use them when you need parallel development streams to keep your main branch stable and untouched while building new features.

To create an isolated Git worktree, specify your target branch and let the skill handle directory selection, .gitignore verification, and automated setup. It prioritizes a local .worktrees/ folder or global configuration to establish your clean workspace.

Yes, Git worktree setup automates project installation by detecting and running commands like npm, pip, or cargo. It then executes baseline testing to verify a clean state and ensure your isolated workspace is fully configured before development.

Git worktree creation enforces safety by checking if project-local directories are ignored by Git before creation. This .gitignore compliance verification prevents your isolated worktree directories from being accidentally committed to the main repository.

Yes, you can configure Git worktrees to use global locations instead of project-local hidden directories. The skill manages both project-local and global worktree configurations, asking you to select the preferred directory location when necessary.

Using Git worktrees is the best way to maintain clean parallel development streams. They isolate feature development into separate directories, preventing branch conflicts and ensuring your main workspace remains stable without duplicating the repository.