using-git-worktrees

Git worktrees let you isolate feature work by creating dedicated workspaces that share the same repository, preventing branch churn and messy merges. This Skill automates creating isolated Git worktrees to safely manage feature work.

Managing multiple feature branches is best done with Git worktrees, which provide isolated workspaces for each branch. This avoids constantly switching branches in a single directory and reduces merge conflicts.

Git worktree directory selection follows a prioritized flow, checking project-local locations like .worktrees or worktrees first, then falling back to global locations like ~/.config/superpowers/worktrees, with user prompts when ambiguous.

Yes, safety verifications include git ignore checks before creating worktrees to prevent accidentally committing worktree contents. This ensures your isolated feature work stays separate from the main repository.

No, creating a Git worktree includes automated setup steps for common project environments and quick baseline validation before starting work, establishing a clean baseline for your feature branch automatically.

Use Git worktrees when starting new features, planning implementation, or experimenting that requires separate workspaces without switching branches. They prevent branch churn and messy merges in active development.