using-git-worktrees

Git worktrees allow concurrent feature work by creating isolated working directories linked to your repository. This skill automates the creation process, applying smart directory selection and safety checks to prevent accidental commits.

To prevent accidental commits of Git worktrees, this skill validates that the chosen directory is ignored by Git. It automatically checks your .gitignore rules and reports or fixes any safety violations before creating the worktree.

Yes, the Git worktree creation process runs project setup steps automatically. After executing git worktree add, the skill performs necessary setup actions like installing dependencies or building the project to ensure immediate development readiness.

You can specify a custom directory for Git worktrees through CLAUDE.md preferences. The skill prioritizes existing local .worktrees or worktrees folders but provides a global fallback and prompts for guidance when preferences are not specified.

The best way to manage multiple feature branches is using isolated Git worktrees. This skill automates the creation of separate workspaces, allowing you to prototype features concurrently while enforcing safety policies to protect the main repository.