What does this skill actually automate?

It automates the git worktree command execution, directory creation, branch name normalization, npm dependency installation, and environment variable configuration.

How does it handle branch names with slashes?

The skill automatically converts slashes (/) in branch names to hyphens (-) to ensure filesystem compatibility for the worktree directory name.

Can I reuse a worktree I've already created?

Yes, if a worktree for the specified branch already exists, the skill will recognize and reuse it instead of creating a new one.

Where are the worktrees created?

Worktrees are created within the .git-worktrees/ directory of your project to keep your main workspace clean.

Do I need to manually run npm install after creating a worktree?

No, the skill includes a step to automatically install npm dependencies as part of the environment setup process.

Automated Git Worktree Setup

Name: Automated Git Worktree Setup
Author: gaebalai

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the creation of isolated Git worktree environments including dependency installation and environment configuration.

About

This skill streamlines the process of switching between branches by leveraging Git worktrees, allowing developers to maintain separate, fully-configured working directories for different tasks. It automatically fetches the latest code, maps the worktree to a dedicated directory, handles branch naming conventions, and automates post-creation tasks like setting up environment variables and installing npm dependencies. This ensures a ready-to-code environment is prepared in seconds without the friction of stashing or cleaning your current workspace.

Key Features

Context persistence via integrated Serena memories setup
Automated environment setup including .env and npm dependencies
Automatic Git worktree creation in isolated directories
0 GitHub stars
Intelligent detection and reuse of existing worktree environments
Seamless branch naming normalization for filesystem compatibility

Use Cases

Running parallel testing or development environments for different versions
Rapidly switching between feature branches without stash/checkout overhead
Automating the repetitive setup of new development workspaces

About

Key Features

Context persistence via integrated Serena memories setup
Automated environment setup including .env and npm dependencies
Automatic Git worktree creation in isolated directories
0 GitHub stars
Intelligent detection and reuse of existing worktree environments
Seamless branch naming normalization for filesystem compatibility

Use Cases

Running parallel testing or development environments for different versions
Rapidly switching between feature branches without stash/checkout overhead
Automating the repetitive setup of new development workspaces