worktree-setup

Automating data directory setup for a git worktree requires running a post-creation script that generates a persistent data/shared symlink and a local data directory. This ensures the workspace is isolated and ready before development begins.

A symlink for shared data in a git worktree links new working directories to the main repository's persistent data. This prevents data duplication and loss by keeping shared files accessible while maintaining isolated local directories.

Skipping worktree-init prevents the setup script from executing because the skill enforces preconditions requiring the main repository to run initialization first. Without these preconditions met, the deterministic data directory setup will fail.

Creating isolated data directories for multiple git worktrees involves using a setup script after running git worktree add. The script automatically creates a per-worktree data/local directory alongside a shared data symlink for consistent workspace isolation.

The worktree setup script functions as a wrapper that runs after git worktree add. It delegates to a deterministic setup process to create the required shared symlinks and local directories, ensuring data protection immediately after worktree creation.