How does this skill prevent worktree files from being committed to my repo?

The skill performs a safety check before creating a local worktree. It verifies that the worktree directory is listed in your .gitignore; if it isn't, the skill adds and commits the ignore rule automatically to prevent repository pollution.

What happens if my baseline tests fail in the new worktree?

If the initial tests fail, the skill will report the specific failures and ask for your explicit permission to proceed or investigate, ensuring you don't build on top of a broken baseline.

Which programming languages are supported for automatic setup?

The skill includes auto-detection and setup logic for Node.js (npm), Rust (cargo), Python (pip/poetry), and Go (go mod).

Why should I use Git worktrees instead of just switching branches?

Git worktrees allow you to have multiple branches checked out simultaneously in different directories. This eliminates the need to stash changes, rebuild dependencies, or clean your workspace every time you need to switch contexts.

Git Worktree Manager

Name: Git Worktree Manager
Author: ed3dai

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Streamlines feature development by creating isolated Git worktrees with automatic environment setup and safety verification.

The Git Worktree Manager skill automates the creation and management of isolated workspaces, allowing developers to work on multiple branches simultaneously without the overhead of context switching or manual stashing. It features a sophisticated directory selection process that respects project conventions and CLAUDE.md preferences. To ensure repository health, it automatically verifies and updates .gitignore files before workspace creation. Furthermore, the skill intelligently detects project types—including Node.js, Rust, Python, and Go—to handle dependency installation and baseline test verification, ensuring every feature starts from a clean and stable environment.

主要功能

01Baseline test execution to verify workspace stability before starting work

02Automated creation of isolated Git worktrees for parallel branch development

03Safety verification that automatically updates .gitignore to prevent repository pollution

04Smart directory selection supporting project-local or global global workspace paths

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06Automatic project type detection and environment setup for major languages

使用场景

01Setting up a clean, isolated environment for executing complex implementation plans

02Performing urgent hotfixes on stable branches while keeping the main workspace focused on long-term features

03Starting a new feature branch without interrupting or stashing current work in progress

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add ed3dai/ed3d-plugins-testing using-git-worktrees

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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