using-git-worktrees

To create an isolated git worktree, you specify the feature branch name and repository path. The system then automatically creates a new worktree using the -b BRANCH_NAME flag and navigates into it, keeping your main workspace untouched.

The safest directory locations for git worktrees are project-local directories. The system prefers creating worktrees in a local .worktrees directory first, then a worktrees directory, before falling back to global locations.

Git worktree isolation prevents main workspace modifications by creating dedicated directories that share the same repository. This allows you to develop features and experiment on multiple branches using a clean baseline separated from the current repo state.

You do not need to manually update gitignore before adding a worktree. The system performs safety verifications to check if the chosen directory is ignored by gitignore and updates the ignore rules automatically when needed.

The best way to clean up git worktrees is to follow the system's provided guidance for cleanup after work is complete. This ensures proper removal of the isolated directories while preserving the shared repository integrity.