using-git-worktrees

Create isolated Git worktree workspaces by using automatic directory selection and safety verification to separate feature development from the main repository. The process discovers appropriate directories, checks gitignore alignment, and runs post-creation validation to establish a clean baseline.

Git worktrees solve the problem of workspace isolation by providing separate directories to begin feature development without impacting the main repository. Safety checks prevent accidental commits, ensuring your main branch remains stable while you work independently.

Yes, Git worktree creation follows CLAUDE.md preferences for custom directory selection when specified. It automatically prefers existing hidden or global worktree directories, supporting both project-local and global worktree locations for flexible deployment.

Yes, Git worktree setup includes safety-first verification of ignore rules and gitignore alignment before workspace creation. This safety check prevents accidental commits to the main repository and establishes a reproducible, clean baseline for your feature development work.

The best way to ensure a clean baseline is using Git worktrees with automatic directory selection, gitignore verification, and optional project setup commands. Post-creation validation confirms the isolated workspace is correctly configured before you begin feature development.