Git Worktree Manager

About

This skill streamlines Git workflows by providing comprehensive management for worktrees, allowing developers to handle parallel tasks, bug fixes, and code reviews in separate sibling directories. It automates the creation of worktrees from local or remote branches, provides detailed status reporting, and includes navigation helpers to switch between environments efficiently while maintaining a clean repository structure. By isolating different branches into separate folders, it removes the need for frequent stashing and context stowing, making it ideal for high-velocity development environments.

Key Features

• Interactive menu-driven interface and direct command parsing for flexible management
• 40 GitHub stars
• Automated worktree creation from local, remote, or new branches using a standardized sibling directory pattern
• Safe cleanup of worktrees and metadata pruning to maintain repository health
• Detailed status reporting including branch names, short commit hashes, and active environment indicators
• Navigation assistance with copy-ready commands for switching between isolated development environments

Use Cases

• Running and testing multiple versions of a project concurrently
• Reviewing a pull request in a separate environment while keeping your main workspace intact
• Switching to a critical bug fix branch without stashing current feature progress