using-git-worktrees

To create an isolated git workspace, you can use a git worktree to establish a separate development environment. This protects your active branch by detecting existing isolation and safely setting up a new directory for complex code changes.

Using a git worktree prevents development work from interfering with your current workspace. It establishes an isolated environment for feature implementation, allowing you to maintain a clean baseline and validate changes independently without disrupting active branches.

The best way to prepare a clean workspace is to follow a safe setup workflow. This involves selecting a directory, checking ignore rules, setting up dependencies, and verifying baseline tests before implementation begins to ensure project readiness.

Yes, the workspace isolation process applies native worktree preference when available. It includes git fallback handling to ensure a separate worktree is successfully created for branch protection even if standard setup methods encounter issues.

You need an isolated worktree when starting a large feature or refactor that requires independent validation. It provides workspace isolation to protect active branches from uncommitted changes, ensuring safer development and baseline test verification.

Yes, dependency setup is a required step in the safe setup workflow. Before implementation begins, the skill guides you through dependency configuration and baseline test verification to ensure the isolated workspace is fully ready for feature development.