Will it accidentally remove my main repository directory?

No, the Worker Cleanup skill is designed with safety guards that prevent it from ever removing the main worktree of your repository.

Does it delete unmerged branches by default?

No, the skill safely checks if a branch is merged before deletion. It keeps unmerged branches by default to prevent loss of work unless you specifically choose to force deletion.

How do I clean up only the tasks I have already merged?

You can use the '--all-merged' flag, which automatically identifies and removes all worktrees whose branches have been successfully merged into the main branch.

What happens if I have uncommitted changes in a worktree?

The skill performs a git status check on the target worktree. If uncommitted changes are detected, it will warn you and request explicit confirmation before proceeding.

Can I use this without the Karkinos plugin?

While optimized for Karkinos parallel workers, this skill can technically manage any git worktrees in a repository that follows standard git worktree patterns.

Worker Worktree Cleanup

Name: Worker Worktree Cleanup
Author: schmug

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Productivity & Workflow

Removes completed or abandoned git worktrees and branches to maintain a clean workspace for parallel Claude workers.

The Worker Cleanup skill is an essential maintenance utility for users of the Karkinos plugin, automating the removal of git worktrees created during parallel Claude Code sessions. It intelligently checks for uncommitted changes and branch merge status before deletion, preventing accidental data loss while ensuring your development environment stays organized and free of stale artifacts from completed tasks. Whether you need to prune a specific experiment or batch-delete all merged features, this skill provides the safety checks and reporting necessary for efficient parallel development.

Key Features

01Pre-deletion checks for uncommitted changes to prevent data loss

02Comprehensive cleanup summaries showing status of merged and unmerged worktrees

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04Safe batch cleanup of all branches already merged into the main branch

05Interactive safety prompts and confirmation for high-impact cleanup operations

06Automated removal of specific git worktrees and associated branches

Use Cases

01Pruning multiple completed task environments after a session of parallel coding

02Quickly identifying and removing abandoned experimental branches and worktrees

03Maintaining local repository hygiene by automating complex git worktree management commands

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add schmug/karkinos worker-cleanup

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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