using-git-worktrees

This Skill creates isolated git worktrees for feature work, preventing contamination of your current workspace. It uses smart directory selection and safety checks to ensure your main repository state remains unaltered while developing new features.

Directory discovery prioritizes hidden .worktrees folders, then standard worktrees, followed by a global location. This smart directory selection ensures your isolated feature development workspaces are properly organized and separated from your active repository.

No manual updates are needed. Safety verification checks local and global ignore rules to ensure worktrees are ignored by git, automatically updating .gitignore if needed to prevent accidental commits of worktree contents.

Yes, automatic project setup auto-detects tooling like Node, Python, and Rust when creating an isolated git worktree. It prepares the workspace accordingly, tailoring automatic setup steps to match your specific project environment.

When directory discovery is ambiguous, the setup process prompts the user for selection. This ensures you explicitly choose the correct location for your isolated git worktree when multiple valid directory options are found.

Using isolated git worktrees is the best way to run tests and compare changes without touching the main repository. This approach separates feature work into a dedicated workspace, keeping your active repository state completely intact.