Does this skill automatically install project dependencies?

Yes, it detects project types (Node.js, Rust, Python, Go) and runs the appropriate setup commands like npm install or cargo build automatically.

Can subagents work within these worktrees?

Yes, the skill generates absolute paths and an isolation protocol that must be passed to subagents to ensure they stay within the correct workspace.

How does it handle baseline tests?

The skill runs your project's test suite immediately after setup to ensure the worktree is in a healthy state before any new code is written.

What is a Git worktree?

A Git worktree allows you to have multiple branches checked out at the same time in separate directories while sharing the same underlying repository data.

Why does this skill check the .gitignore file?

It ensures that the worktree directory is excluded from version control to prevent accidentally committing worktree contents or polluting the main repository's git status.

Isolated Git Worktrees

Name: Isolated Git Worktrees
Author: samjhecht

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the creation and setup of isolated Git worktrees for safe, parallel feature development.

About

This skill streamlines the process of managing isolated Git workspaces, allowing developers and AI agents to work on multiple branches simultaneously without the overhead of context switching or workspace pollution. It features an intelligent directory selection process, automated safety checks to prevent worktree contents from being tracked in the main repository, and project-specific environment setup. By enforcing a standardized isolation protocol, it ensures that subagents operate in verified, clean environments with dedicated dependencies and test baselines.

Key Features

Baseline test execution to ensure clean starting states
Automated .gitignore safety verification and updates
1 GitHub stars
Project-aware dependency installation (Node, Rust, Python, Go)
Standardized isolation protocols for multi-agent coordination
Smart worktree directory discovery and creation

Use Cases

Setting up clean, verified workspaces for subagent task execution
Initiating complex feature work that requires an isolated environment
Managing multiple concurrent implementation plans without branch switching

About

Key Features

Baseline test execution to ensure clean starting states
Automated .gitignore safety verification and updates
1 GitHub stars
Project-aware dependency installation (Node, Rust, Python, Go)
Standardized isolation protocols for multi-agent coordination
Smart worktree directory discovery and creation

Use Cases

Setting up clean, verified workspaces for subagent task execution
Initiating complex feature work that requires an isolated environment
Managing multiple concurrent implementation plans without branch switching