using-git-worktrees

To create an isolated Git worktree, the skill determines a safe directory location based on project configurations, verifies Git ignore rules to prevent accidental commits, and then sets up the isolated workspace for your feature branch.

Git worktree directory selection works safely by checking project-local preferences and CLAUDE.md configurations, then verifying that the chosen directory is properly ignored by Git ignore rules before creation to prevent accidental commits.

Yes, you can automate project setup and baseline testing in a new Git worktree. The skill runs project-specific setup commands and verifies tests to ensure the new worktree starts from a clean, stable state for development.

The best way to manage multiple Git branches without disrupting your main environment is using isolated Git worktrees, which allow you to develop features simultaneously in separate, clean directories sharing the same repository.

You need Git ignore rules configured for safety. The skill performs safety verification by checking Git ignore rules before creation to ensure the new worktree directory is properly ignored and prevents accidental commits.

You should use a Git worktree when starting a complex new feature that might take days, ensuring your main branch remains stable and your feature development is self-contained within an isolated workspace.