How does this skill handle .gitignore?

It automatically checks if your worktree directory is ignored; if not, it adds the entry and commits the change immediately to prevent accidental leakage of worktree files into your repository.

Why use worktrees instead of just switching branches?

Worktrees allow you to have multiple branches checked out simultaneously in different directories, eliminating the need to stash changes or re-run full builds when switching tasks.

Does it support my specific programming language?

Yes, it includes auto-detection and setup logic for Node.js (npm), Rust (cargo), Python (pip/poetry), and Go (go mod).

What happens if the baseline tests fail in the new worktree?

The skill will report the failures and ask for your explicit permission before proceeding, ensuring you don't build on top of a pre-existing broken state.

Git Worktree Manager

Name: Git Worktree Manager
Author: ed3dai

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Developer Tools

Automates the creation and management of isolated Git worktrees with intelligent directory selection and safety verification.

This skill streamlines the process of setting up isolated development environments using Git worktrees, allowing developers to work on multiple features simultaneously without workspace pollution. It automatically handles intelligent directory selection, ensures worktrees are properly ignored by version control to prevent accidental commits, automates dependency installation for various languages (Node.js, Rust, Python, Go), and verifies the health of the new workspace with baseline test runs before work begins.

Key Features

01Smart directory selection with support for local (.worktrees) or global paths

02Automatic branch creation and workspace isolation

03Automated .gitignore verification and project-safety enforcement

04Baseline test verification to ensure a clean starting state

0545 GitHub stars

06Multi-language dependency auto-detection and environment setup

Use Cases

01Creating standardized, test-verified environments for sub-agent-driven development

02Starting a new feature while keeping the main workspace clean for urgent hotfixes

03Isolating experimental implementation plans without the overhead of branch switching

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add ed3dai/ed3d-plugins using-git-worktrees

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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