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

Worktrees allow you to have multiple branches checked out in separate directories simultaneously, avoiding the need to stash changes or rebuild environments when switching tasks.

Where are the worktrees stored?

You can choose between project-local directories like .worktrees/ or a global location in your user config directory for better isolation.

How does this skill handle .gitignore safety?

It checks if the worktree directory is ignored; if not, it automatically adds the pattern to .gitignore and commits it to prevent accidental check-ins of worktree contents.

Which programming languages are supported for auto-setup?

The skill supports Node.js (npm), Rust (cargo), Python (pip/poetry), and Go (go mod) out of the box.

Git Worktree Manager

Name: Git Worktree Manager
Author: kivilaid

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Creates isolated Git workspaces for feature development with automated setup and safety verification.

This skill automates the creation and management of Git worktrees, allowing developers to work on multiple branches simultaneously without workspace pollution. It intelligently selects storage locations, ensures project-local worktrees are correctly ignored by Git to prevent repository pollution, automatically installs dependencies for various tech stacks including Node.js, Rust, Python, and Go, and verifies a clean starting point by running project tests before work begins.

主な機能

01Automatic .gitignore safety verification and immediate remediation

02Cross-platform dependency installation for major languages and package managers

03Baseline test verification to ensure isolation begins from a stable state

04Seamless integration with implementation planning and cleanup workflows

05Smart directory selection with support for local hidden folders or global configurations

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ユースケース

01Starting a new feature while maintaining a running environment in the main branch

02Isolating experimental changes from the primary development workspace

03Executing complex implementation plans in a clean, verified environment

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kivilaid/plugin-marketplace using-git-worktrees

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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