using-git-worktrees

Git worktrees create isolated working directories for different branches without switching your main workspace. This Skill automates worktree creation, runs project setup and baseline tests, then reports progress—enabling safe feature work without disrupting your active environment.

The Skill verifies .gitignore entries to prevent repository pollution, runs baseline tests to ensure a clean state, and applies environment setup automatically. These checks confirm the worktree is ready for implementation before you begin.

Worktree creation follows a priority-based selection: hidden .worktrees directories first, then worktrees directories, then user prompts. This enables both project-local and global isolation across branches with minimal configuration.

Yes. The Skill automates worktree creation for new branches, runs project setup automatically, and verifies baseline tests pass. You get a ready-to-implement feature worktree without manual configuration steps.

Use worktrees when you need safe experimentation across multiple branches simultaneously without altering your main workspace. This approach prevents test state pollution and keeps your active directory clean while developing features in parallel.