Why use worktrees instead of git checkout?

Worktrees allow you to have multiple branches checked out simultaneously in different directories, eliminating the need to stash or commit unfinished work when switching tasks.

Can I customize where worktrees are stored?

Yes, the skill follows a priority order: it checks for existing directories, looks for preferences in your CLAUDE.md file, or asks you to choose between local (.worktrees/) and global (~/.local/share/worktrees/) locations.

How does this skill handle security and safety?

It performs safety verification using `git check-ignore` to ensure local worktree directories are excluded from your repository, preventing accidental commits of worktree contents.

Does it support my project's language?

The skill features auto-detection for popular ecosystems including Node.js (npm), Rust (cargo), Python (pip/poetry), and Go to handle dependency installation automatically.

Git Worktree Manager

Name: Git Worktree Manager
Author: karbassi

bykarbassi

•

Herramientas para Desarrolladores

Automates the creation of isolated Git worktrees with safety checks, .gitignore verification, and environment setup.

This skill enables Claude to manage parallel development streams efficiently by creating isolated Git worktrees. It automatically handles directory selection based on project conventions, ensures worktree paths are properly ignored by Git to prevent repository pollution, and performs automated environment setup (supporting Node.js, Rust, Python, and Go) along with baseline test verification. It is ideal for developers who need to switch between features, bug fixes, or code reviews without the overhead of stashing or context-switching within a single working directory.

Características Principales

01Baseline test execution to ensure a clean starting state

021 GitHub stars

03Smart directory selection using local (.worktrees) or global storage

04Automatic .gitignore safety verification and auto-remediation

05Multi-language environment setup for Node.js, Rust, Python, and Go

06Integration with CLAUDE.md for persistent directory preferences

Casos de Uso

01Developing multiple features simultaneously without switching branches

02Performing urgent bug fixes on a clean state while mid-development

03Setting up isolated environments for concurrent code reviews and testing

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add karbassi/claude-plugins worktrees

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill