using-git-worktrees

To create an isolated Git worktree, this skill automatically selects an appropriate directory, prioritizing project-local hidden directories, and verifies .gitignore rules to prevent accidental commits before generating the new workspace.

Managing development environment isolation is achieved by using Git worktrees, which provide a clean, dedicated workspace for new features while ensuring your main project directory remains unaffected by uncommitted changes.

Yes, you can automatically install dependencies and run baseline tests. This skill detects and executes project-specific setup commands like npm install, then validates your project tests to confirm a clean starting state.

Yes, creating a Git worktree includes pre-creation verification. This skill ensures project-local directories are properly ignored by Git before creating the worktree, preventing your isolated workspace directories from being accidentally committed.

You should use Git worktrees instead of branching directly to maintain a clean main directory. Worktrees provide physical directory isolation for each feature, allowing you to run independent setup commands and baseline tests without environment conflicts.

A limitation of using project-local hidden directories for Git worktrees is the strict requirement for proper .gitignore configuration. If ignored paths are not verified correctly, your isolated worktree directories risk being accidentally committed to your repository.