Will my main repository history be affected?

All worktrees share the same Git history and object database. Commits made in any worktree are immediately visible and accessible across the entire repository.

Can this skill help with PR reviews?

Yes, it can automatically fetch a pull request branch and create a dedicated worktree for it, allowing you to run tests and review code without touching your active development branch.

Can I work on the same branch in two different worktrees?

No, Git restricts a single branch to being checked out in only one worktree at a time to prevent conflicts and data loss.

What are the benefits of using Git worktrees over stashing?

Git worktrees allow you to have multiple branches checked out simultaneously in different directories, eliminating the need to stash and pop changes every time you need to switch contexts.

How does the cleanup functionality work?

The skill identifies worktrees where the associated branch has already been merged into the main branch and provides an automated way to safely remove the directory and prune Git references.

Git Worktree Manager

Name: Git Worktree Manager
Author: C0ntr0lledCha0s

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Developer Tools

Manages Git worktrees to enable seamless parallel development across multiple branches without context switching or stashing.

About

The Git Worktree Manager skill empowers Claude to handle complex multi-branch workflows by utilizing Git's worktree feature. It allows developers to maintain multiple isolated working directories for the same repository, making it perfect for handling emergency hotfixes, conducting PR reviews, or developing several features simultaneously without disrupting the current state of the main workspace. By automating the creation, listing, and pruning of these environments, this skill ensures a clean and efficient development process for high-velocity teams.

Key Features

Automated creation of isolated worktree environments for parallel development.
Isolated hotfix workflows that preserve current work-in-progress.
Intelligent cleanup of merged branches and stale worktree references.
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Real-time status reporting and listing of all active and prunable worktrees.
Streamlined PR review processes using dedicated temporary directories.

Use Cases

Reviewing multiple pull requests simultaneously in separate, testable environments.
Switching to an urgent production hotfix while keeping current feature code in a dirty state.
Working on long-running refactors in one directory while performing daily tasks in another.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add c0ntr0lledcha0s/claude-code-plugin-automations managing-worktrees

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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