using-git-worktrees

To create a Git worktree safely, you need an isolated directory for your feature branch that leaves your current workspace untouched. The skill automates this by discovering a suitable directory, verifying it is gitignored, and setting up the project.

Git worktree isolation handles project setup by automatically detecting and running configuration steps for common ecosystems like Node.js, Rust, Python, and Go. This ensures your isolated feature branch has its dependencies installed and is ready for development.

Your Git worktree directory must be added to gitignore to prevent accidental commits of the worktree contents into your main repository. The skill performs safety verification to ensure the chosen directory is properly ignored before proceeding.

Yes, you can customize where Git worktrees are stored by defining directory preferences in your CLAUDE.md file. The skill checks existing directories, CLAUDE.md preferences, or requests user input to discover the correct location for your worktree.

The best way to verify a test baseline is to let the skill create your Git worktree and run the automatic project setup. Upon completion, it reports the worktree location and provides a test baseline to ensure your isolated environment is functioning correctly.

Yes, Git worktree setup works with Go and Rust projects. The skill auto-detects project setup steps across common ecosystems including Node.js, Rust, Python, and Go, automatically configuring the isolated worktree so you can start feature development immediately.