wz:using-git-worktrees

Git worktrees enable parallel feature development by creating dedicated workspace directories for each branch. This isolates changes and prevents accidental commits to the main workspace without requiring branch switching.

Safe Git worktree management requires enforcing sanity checks, respecting .gitignore settings, and validating directory selection before creation. This prevents accidental commits and maintains clean baselines by applying consistent workflow guardrails.

Prevent accidental commits to the wrong branch by using Git worktrees with enforced workflow guardrails. This skill establishes isolated workspaces with safety checks and directory selection priorities, reducing the risk of committing to the wrong scope.

Git worktree creation respects .gitignore settings and existing directory structures. This skill prioritizes existing worktree directories and validates safety before creating a new worktree, ensuring ignored directories are properly excluded.

You need Git worktrees when starting feature development in isolation, performing experiments on separate branches, or maintaining clean baselines for testing. Worktrees enable parallel work on multiple branches without touching the main workspace.

You can set up a project-aware Git worktree layout for multiple branches. This skill detects the current project name and establishes a structured workspace layout, applying automated setup steps to reliably establish isolated workspaces.