Can I choose where my worktrees are stored?

Yes, the skill follows a priority order: it checks for existing .worktrees folders, looks for preferences in AGENTS.md, or asks you to choose between project-local or global configuration paths.

Which programming languages support automatic environment setup?

The skill currently auto-detects and runs setup commands for Node.js (npm), Rust (cargo), Python (pip/poetry), and Go (go mod).

What is the benefit of using Git worktrees over branch switching?

Git worktrees allow you to have multiple branches checked out in different directories simultaneously. This eliminates the need to stash changes or perform clean builds every time you switch tasks.

Does this skill help prevent accidental commits of worktree folders?

Yes, the skill performs a mandatory safety check to ensure the worktree directory is ignored by Git. If it isn't, the skill will automatically update your .gitignore and commit the change before proceeding.

Git Worktree Manager

Name: Git Worktree Manager
Author: martinffx

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Herramientas para Desarrolladores

Manages isolated Git worktrees with automated directory selection and safety verification to streamline parallel feature development.

The Git Worktree Manager skill automates the complex process of setting up isolated development environments within a single repository. By leveraging Git worktrees, it allows you to work on multiple branches simultaneously without the friction of stashing or switching contexts. It includes intelligent directory selection, mandatory safety checks to prevent repository pollution via .gitignore updates, automated dependency installation for major languages, and baseline test verification to ensure a stable starting point for every new feature.

Características Principales

01Baseline test verification before starting work

0218 GitHub stars

03Smart .gitignore safety verification and auto-fixing

04Configurable global or project-local directory selection

05Multi-language environment setup (Node, Rust, Python, Go)

06Automated isolated workspace creation

Casos de Uso

01Running parallel test suites across different repository branches

02Fixing urgent production bugs without interrupting ongoing refactors

03Starting a new feature branch while maintaining a clean current workspace

Características Principales

01Baseline test verification before starting work

0218 GitHub stars

03Smart .gitignore safety verification and auto-fixing

04Configurable global or project-local directory selection

05Multi-language environment setup (Node, Rust, Python, Go)

06Automated isolated workspace creation

Casos de Uso

01Running parallel test suites across different repository branches

02Fixing urgent production bugs without interrupting ongoing refactors

03Starting a new feature branch while maintaining a clean current workspace