Remove finished Git worktrees and associated tmux sessions by pattern.
npx skills add https://github.com/boxp/dotfiles --skill worktree-cleanup-boxp
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: worktree-cleanup Source: https://github.com/boxp/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/worktree-cleanup Command: npx skills add https://github.com/boxp/dotfiles --skill worktree-cleanup-boxp
This Skill cleans up finished worktrees and their tmux sessions, preventing clutter and confusion after feature work, while preserving important branches.
To perform a complete cleanup for a given worktree pattern, run: gwq tmux kill <pattern>; cd $(gwq get master); gwq remove -b <pattern>; gwq prune.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
To clean up git worktrees and tmux sessions after a task, you can automate the removal of finished worktree directories and their linked tmux sessions based on a specific worktree pattern. This prevents clutter while keeping your repository state clean.
Yes, you can remove a git worktree directory while leaving the Git branch intact. This preserves the branch for later use, allowing you to continue work on it without needing to recreate the branch.
The best way to prune stale git worktree references is to use a cleanup operation that targets and removes outdated worktree links. This keeps your repository state clean and prevents confusion during development and maintenance workflows.
No, you do not need external libraries to automate worktree and tmux session cleanup. The process requires only the gwq tool to be available in your environment to manage worktree removal and tmux session killing.
To completely remove both a worktree and its git branch, you can use a cleanup command with the -b option. This deletes the worktree directory along with the associated branch for a thorough cleanup of finished feature work.
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