using-git-worktrees

To create isolated git worktrees, you should use a systematic directory selection process that prefers a hidden project-local folder and verifies .gitignore coverage. This prevents workspace contamination and accidental commits to your main branch.

Git worktree branching handles dependencies by automatically running installation for common ecosystems like Node, Rust, Python, and Go. It then executes baseline tests to verify a clean state before you start implementing feature changes.

Yes, you can use git worktrees for concurrent feature development, hotfixes, and experimental prototypes. They allow you to implement multiple branches simultaneously without switching your main workspace or risking accidental cross-branch commits.

The best way to ensure project-local worktrees are ignored is to verify .gitignore coverage for your chosen directory. If missing, you must instruct git to add and commit the ignore entry to prevent committing worktree contents.

Git worktree directory selection needs priority rules to safely route new branches into preferred locations like a hidden .worktrees directory, then a standard worktrees folder, and finally a CLAUDE.md preference before prompting you.

Yes, you need to run tests before starting implementation in a new git worktree. Executing tests verifies a clean baseline, ensuring your dependency setup succeeded and your workspace is fully isolated before you proceed.