Does it automatically install dependencies?

Yes, it auto-detects project types and runs setup commands like 'npm install', 'cargo build', or 'pip install' once the worktree is created.

What is a Git worktree and why use it with Claude?

A Git worktree allows you to have multiple branches checked out at once in different folders. This skill helps Claude isolate its work, preventing it from messing with your current uncommitted changes.

How does the skill handle directory selection?

It follows a priority order: first it looks for existing '.worktrees' or 'worktrees' folders, then checks for preferences in CLAUDE.md, and finally asks the user for a preference.

Why does the skill verify .gitignore files?

This is a safety measure to ensure worktree folders are not accidentally tracked or committed to your main repository, which would cause project pollution.

What happens if the baseline tests fail?

If initial tests fail in the new worktree, the skill will report the failures and ask for your permission before proceeding with any implementation work.

Git Worktree Manager

Name: Git Worktree Manager
Author: tianyuanztm

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Manages isolated Git worktrees for safe, parallel feature development without branch switching overhead.

This skill automates the creation and management of Git worktrees, enabling developers to work on multiple branches simultaneously in separate directories while sharing the same repository. It follows a systematic workflow that includes intelligent directory selection, mandatory safety verification to ensure worktrees are ignored by Git, and automatic environment setup for Node.js, Rust, Python, and Go. By establishing a clean baseline through automated testing before implementation begins, it ensures a reliable and isolated development environment for every task.

Key Features

01Polyglot Setup: Detects and executes environment setup for npm, cargo, pip, poetry, and go projects.

02Safety Verification: Forces .gitignore checks to prevent worktree contents from polluting the main repository.

03Baseline Validation: Automatically runs project tests to verify a clean state before starting new feature work.

04Isolated Workspace Creation: Set up independent directories for different branches to avoid context switching.

05Smart Directory Selection: Automatically identifies existing worktree paths or prompts for preferred local/global locations.

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Use Cases

01Working on a critical bug fix while maintaining a complex, half-finished feature state in the main directory.

02Running subagent-driven development in an isolated environment to prevent unintended side effects.

03Setting up a clean environment for executing implementation plans with verified baseline tests.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add tianyuanztm/myplan using-git-worktrees

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