How does it prevent committing worktree files by accident?

It performs a safety check using 'git check-ignore' and will automatically update your .gitignore file if the worktree directory isn't already excluded.

Can it verify the project state before I start coding?

Yes, it runs project-appropriate baseline tests to ensure the worktree starts in a passing state, helping you distinguish between pre-existing bugs and new ones.

Does this skill handle dependency installation?

Yes, it automatically detects and runs setup commands for Node.js, Rust, Python, and Go environments.

Why use Git worktrees instead of just switching branches?

Worktrees allow you to work on multiple branches simultaneously in separate directories without affecting your current uncommitted changes or build artifacts.

Where are the worktrees created?

It follows a priority order: first checking for existing .worktrees/ or worktrees/ folders, then checking CLAUDE.md preferences, and finally asking the user for a local or global path.

Isolated Git Worktree Manager

Name: Isolated Git Worktree Manager
Author: tianzecn

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Developer Tools

Automates the creation of isolated Git worktrees with safety verification, dependency setup, and baseline test validation.

About

The Isolated Git Worktree Manager skill enables Claude to efficiently manage parallel development workflows by setting up dedicated workspaces for new features. It intelligently selects directory locations, ensures the workspace is correctly ignored by version control to prevent repository pollution, automatically installs project dependencies for various languages, and verifies a clean baseline with initial test runs. This ensures developers can switch between tasks or start new implementations in a pristine, isolated environment without disrupting their primary working directory.

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Seamless integration with brainstorming and implementation workflows
Smart directory selection using project-local or global configuration
Automated .gitignore safety verification and auto-fixing
Cross-language dependency installation for Node.js, Rust, Python, and Go
Pre-implementation baseline test verification to ensure a clean start

Use Cases

Setting up dedicated directories for subagent-driven development tasks
Running experiments in an isolated environment without branch switching overhead
Starting a new feature while keeping the current workspace state intact

About

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Seamless integration with brainstorming and implementation workflows
Smart directory selection using project-local or global configuration
Automated .gitignore safety verification and auto-fixing
Cross-language dependency installation for Node.js, Rust, Python, and Go
Pre-implementation baseline test verification to ensure a clean start

Use Cases

Setting up dedicated directories for subagent-driven development tasks
Running experiments in an isolated environment without branch switching overhead
Starting a new feature while keeping the current workspace state intact