Does this skill protect against losing uncommitted code?

Yes. The skill includes a CRITICAL RULE to never remove worktrees with uncommitted changes unless an explicit --force flag is provided by the user.

Does it integrate with other repository tools?

Yes, it is designed to work alongside the repo-manager, branch-manager, and pr-manager skills for a seamless end-to-end development workflow.

How does the skill handle merged branches?

The cleanup-worktrees operation can automatically identify and remove worktrees associated with branches that have already been merged into the main branch.

Where are the new worktrees located?

For safety and to avoid Git nesting issues, worktrees are always created as sibling directories to your main repository.

What is the primary benefit of using the Worktree Manager?

It allows you to have multiple branches checked out simultaneously in different directories, enabling you to run separate Claude Code sessions for each task without switching contexts.

Worktree Manager

Name: Worktree Manager
Author: fractary

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Developer Tools

Simplifies Git worktree management to enable parallel development workflows within Claude Code.

The Worktree Manager skill provides a robust framework for handling Git worktrees, allowing developers to work on multiple branches simultaneously without the overhead of stashing or switching contexts. By automating the creation of isolated sibling directories and maintaining a structured metadata log, this skill facilitates parallel Claude Code instances for complex multi-tasking. It includes rigorous safety checks to prevent data loss, ensuring that uncommitted changes are never accidentally deleted while keeping the local environment clean through automated cleanup of merged or stale branches.

Key Features

01Safe creation of sibling worktree directories to prevent repository nesting

02Deterministic naming conventions for organized branch-to-directory mapping

03One-command cleanup for merged branches and stale development environments

04Automated metadata tracking via worktrees.json for persistent state management

05Pre-deletion safety checks for uncommitted changes and active sessions

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Use Cases

01Developing a new feature while simultaneously applying a hotfix on a different branch

02Running multiple Claude Code instances in parallel for independent tasks

03Automating the removal of local worktrees after pull requests are merged

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add fractary/claude-plugins worktree-manager

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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