using-git-worktrees

Git worktrees isolate feature work from your current workspace by creating separate working directories for different branches. This allows experiments across branches without disturbing the main repository or switching branches in your primary directory.

You can prevent worktrees from polluting the main repository by enforcing safety checks that ensure created worktree directories are ignored by git. This isolation prevents accidental commits of local worktree files into the main branch.

Directory selection for git worktrees prioritizes existing local worktrees and respects project hints like CLAUDE.md. This smart selection determines the optimal placement for new worktrees to maintain an organized workspace.

Yes, you can run experiments across branches without disturbing your current workspace by creating isolated git worktrees. The automated setup creates a worktree for a new branch, checks it out, and prepares a clean baseline for development.

Safety checks for git worktrees verify that created worktree directories are ignored by git to prevent accidental commits. The automated setup also validates a clean baseline after creating the worktree and switching branches.