using-git-worktrees

Setting up git worktrees for isolated feature development is automated by this skill, which detects your project name, creates the worktree, switches context, and optionally runs basic setup commands or tests when available.

A git worktree provides isolation for branching by allowing you to work on a new feature in a separate directory without affecting your current workspace. You need it for concurrent feature development or isolated experimentation in multi-branch repositories.

Yes, you can use global storage for git worktrees instead of project-local directories. The skill supports both global and project-local storage, applying safety checks and suggesting .gitignore fixes to prevent accidental commits for either placement.

Preventing accidental commits with project-local worktrees is handled by the skill's safety verification, which checks your .gitignore file and suggests fixes to ensure worktree directories are ignored before you begin isolated feature work.

You need git installed to automate worktree creation and setup. The skill requires git to detect the project name, create the isolated worktree, adjust .gitignore, and run basic setup commands or tests when available in your repository.

Managing concurrent feature branches without workspace conflicts is best achieved with isolated git worktrees. This skill safely creates dedicated worktrees, allowing you to run project setup steps and experiment independently without altering your main workspace.