- name
- using-git-worktrees
- description
- Creates isolated git worktrees for parallel development. Use when starting feature work needing isolation or working on multiple branches simultaneously. Not for simple branch switching or basic git operations.
- allowed-tools
Git Worktrees
Git worktrees create isolated workspaces sharing the same repository, allowing work on multiple branches simultaneously.
Announce at start: "I'm using the using-git-worktrees skill to set up an isolated workspace."
Quick Start
# Create worktree with new branch
git worktree add .worktrees/feature-auth -b feature/auth
# Create worktree from existing branch
git worktree add .worktrees/bugfix bugfix/issue-123
# List worktrees
git worktree list
# Remove worktree
git worktree remove .worktrees/feature-authDirectory Selection
- Check existing:
.worktrees/orworktrees/ - Check CLAUDE.md for preference
- Ask user if neither exists
Safety Requirements
Before creating project-local worktree:
# Verify directory is in .gitignore
grep -q "^\.worktrees/$" .gitignore || grep -q "^worktrees/$" .gitignoreIf NOT in .gitignore: Add it immediately and commit.
References
- WORKFLOW.md - Detailed workflow steps
- scripts/ - Helper scripts