using-git-worktrees

To create a git worktree, the system auto-detects your repository context, identifies the project name and branch, and sets up a clean baseline in an isolated directory for feature development.

Git worktrees isolate feature work to prevent accidental commits to the wrong branch and minimize disruption to your active workspace, allowing you to maintain multiple branches checked out simultaneously.

Yes, git worktree creation supports both project-local and global storage locations, automatically detecting the project name to organize worktrees consistently across different repositories.

The setup process performs safety verification by checking that the chosen worktree path is properly ignored by git, preventing accidental inclusion of worktree directories in your repository.

Yes, the system detects existing worktree locations and reuses them, preferring hidden directories like .worktrees over public ones to maintain a clean project structure.

Yes, the worktree creation process respects user preferences defined in CLAUDE.md or prompts, ensuring the storage location and setup align with your project-specific configuration.