using-git-worktrees

To create an isolated Git worktree, this skill systematically selects a project-local or global directory, verifies Git safety rules, and sets up the branch. It isolates feature work safely without disrupting your current development environment or main branch.

Yes, you can automatically install dependencies when creating a Git worktree. The automated setup detects your project type, specifically Node.js, Rust, Python, or Go, and runs the relevant dependency installation commands immediately after directory creation.

Yes, using Git worktrees includes safety verification that automatically checks if project-local directories like `.worktrees/` are ignored by Git. This prevents accidental commits of the worktree folder into your main project repository.

The best way to ensure a clean baseline is to run project tests immediately after worktree creation. This skill validates the new workspace by executing your project tests, confirming the isolated environment starts from a fully working state.

Git worktree directory selection prioritizes specific locations based on project conventions and user preference. It sequentially checks for `.worktrees/`, then `worktrees/`, and finally falls back to a global config to determine the optimal isolated workspace path.

You should use a Git worktree to allow simultaneous work on multiple branches without disrupting your current environment. It provides a dedicated directory for each feature, automatically installing dependencies and verifying a clean baseline through testing.