using-git-worktrees

Git worktrees let you work on multiple branches simultaneously by creating isolated worktrees. This skill automates git worktree creation with smart directory selection and safety verification to prevent accidental commits of worktree contents.

To create an isolated git worktree, the skill detects your project name, selects a path from .worktrees or worktrees directories, validates .gitignore, runs git worktree add, and switches into it. It optionally executes project setup commands afterwards.

Preventing accidental commits of worktree content requires verifying .gitignore includes the worktree path. This skill performs safety verification checks before creation and commits changes if needed to keep worktree content out of the main repo.

Git worktrees can use a global location instead of local directories. The skill enforces directory priority, preferring .worktrees, then worktrees, then CLAUDE.md preferences, and prompts for a path if needed.

Validating .gitignore before creating a git worktree ensures the worktree path is properly excluded. This safety check prevents accidental commits of worktree contents into the main repository, keeping your branches truly isolated.