How does this skill handle .gitignore safety?

The skill automatically checks if your worktree directory (like .worktrees/) is ignored; if not, it adds the entry to .gitignore and commits the change immediately to prevent accidental file tracking.

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

If tests fail, the skill reports the specific failures and asks for explicit permission before proceeding, ensuring you never start a feature on a broken foundation.

Why use worktrees instead of just switching branches?

Worktrees allow you to have multiple branches checked out simultaneously in different directories, meaning you do not have to stash changes or lose your build state in your main workspace when switching tasks.

Which programming languages are supported for automatic setup?

The skill includes auto-detection and setup commands for Node.js (npm), Rust (cargo), Python (pip/poetry), and Go (go mod).

Git Worktree Manager

Name: Git Worktree Manager
Author: martin-janci

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Developer Tools

Automates the creation of isolated Git worktrees with intelligent directory selection and safety verification for cleaner feature development.

About

The Git Worktree Manager skill streamlines the setup of isolated workspaces using Git worktrees, allowing developers to work on multiple features simultaneously without workspace pollution or constant branch switching. It intelligently detects preferred worktree patterns, enforces .gitignore safety to prevent accidental commits, automatically installs project-specific dependencies, and runs baseline tests to ensure a clean starting point for every new development task.

Key Features

Context-aware dependency installation for Node.js, Rust, Python, and Go
Baseline test execution to ensure a clean starting environment
Project-specific configuration support via CLAUDE.md integration
1 GitHub stars
Automated .gitignore safety verification and auto-fixing
Smart workspace directory detection and selection logic

Use Cases

Managing parallel development tasks without the overhead of context switching
Starting a new feature branch while keeping the main workspace stable
Executing complex implementation plans in a temporary, isolated environment

About

Key Features

Context-aware dependency installation for Node.js, Rust, Python, and Go
Baseline test execution to ensure a clean starting environment
Project-specific configuration support via CLAUDE.md integration
1 GitHub stars
Automated .gitignore safety verification and auto-fixing
Smart workspace directory detection and selection logic

Use Cases

Managing parallel development tasks without the overhead of context switching
Starting a new feature branch while keeping the main workspace stable
Executing complex implementation plans in a temporary, isolated environment