How does the 'analyze' operation help my workflow?

The analyze operation performs a health check across all worktrees, identifying those that are behind their base branch, have uncommitted changes, or have been inactive for over 30 days.

Does this skill protect my main branches?

Yes, the skill includes a configuration for protected branches (like main, master, and develop) and will block worktree creation or risky operations on those branches by default.

What is the primary benefit of using Git worktrees over standard branching?

Git worktrees allow you to have multiple branches checked out simultaneously in different directories. This eliminates the need to stash changes or perform 'git checkout' when you need to work on a hotfix while in the middle of a feature.

Is this skill compatible with Windows development environments?

Absolutely. The skill is built using Python's pathlib and specifically handles Windows long paths and cross-platform path resolution to ensure consistent behavior across OSs.

Git Worktree Manager

Name: Git Worktree Manager
Author: jrc1883

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Automates Git worktree operations to enable seamless parallel development across multiple branches without context switching.

The Git Worktree Manager is a comprehensive Python-based skill designed for professional developers who need to manage multiple active branches simultaneously. By providing eight specialized operations—including creation, removal, synchronization, and health analysis—it eliminates the overhead of stashing changes or frequent checkouts. It features built-in safety protocols to protect core branches and prevent data loss from uncommitted changes, while integrating deeply with the PopKit workflow via STATUS.json for automated morning updates and next-action recommendations.

주요 기능

01Batch processing capabilities for updating or pruning all active worktrees

025 GitHub stars

03Multi-operation routing for listing, creating, removing, and switching worktrees

04Cross-platform compatibility with Pathlib and Windows long path support

05Integration with STATUS.json for workflow-aware health checks and morning routines

06Automated safety checks for protected branches and uncommitted changes

사용 사례

01Switching instantly to a hotfix branch without stashing current feature progress

02Maintaining separate environments for frontend and backend development within the same repo

03Automated cleanup of stale development branches and worktree references

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add jrc1883/popkit-claude pop-worktree-manager

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