using-git-worktrees

Git worktrees isolate feature branch work by creating separate working directories from your main repository. This skill automates git worktree add, applies priority directory detection, and validates gitignore safety to prevent accidental changes to your active workspace.

Directory selection for git worktrees checks for existing .worktrees and worktrees directories in priority order. If none exist, it checks CLAUDE.md preferences or prompts you to choose between a local .worktrees path or a global configuration path.

You do not need to manually configure gitignore rules beforehand because the skill validates gitignore safety automatically. It verifies ignore rules for project-local worktrees and prompts for user input only when needed to ensure safe creation.

Using isolated git worktrees is the best way to manage multiple branches without workflow drift. This approach provisions separate working directories for each branch, allowing concurrent feature development and debugging without perturbing your main workspace.

Yes, you can use CLAUDE.md to specify preferred worktree locations. The skill respects CLAUDE.md preferences during directory detection, applying your specified location if standard priority directories like .worktrees or worktrees are not found.

You should use isolated worktrees instead of branching in your main directory to prevent accidental changes to work in progress. Worktrees provide a dedicated environment for each branch, ensuring safety and eliminating workflow drift during concurrent feature development.