Will this skill delete work I haven't committed?

No, the skill performs a 'git status' check for uncommitted changes and will warn you or ask for confirmation before removing a dirty worktree.

Does this affect my main working directory?

No, the skill is explicitly designed to never remove the main worktree, ensuring your primary development environment is always safe.

Can I delete multiple worktrees at once?

Yes, you can use the --all-merged flag to remove all worktrees whose branches have been merged into main, or the --all flag for a full cleanup.

What happens to branches that haven't been merged yet?

By default, the skill safely deletes branches only if they are merged. For unmerged branches, it typically removes the worktree but preserves the branch unless force-deleted.

Is this only for the Karkinos framework?

While optimized for Karkinos parallel workers, this skill is a general-purpose utility for any developer using Git worktrees within Claude Code.

Git Worker Cleanup

Name: Git Worker Cleanup
Author: schmug

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Developer Tools

Manages and prunes Git worktrees and branches used by parallel Claude Code workers to maintain repository hygiene.

The Worker Cleanup skill automates the maintenance of Git environments used for parallel coding tasks. It identifies and removes worktrees that are no longer in use, performing essential safety checks for uncommitted changes and merge status to prevent accidental data loss. This tool is ideal for developers using the Karkinos framework or any workflow involving multiple worktrees, allowing for seamless batch cleanup of merged tasks while protecting the main codebase and ongoing work.

Key Features

01Automated removal of completed or abandoned worker worktrees

02Batch cleanup of all merged branches and associated worktrees

03Safety checks for uncommitted changes and unmerged commits

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05Detailed summaries reporting the status of each worktree cleanup

06Built-in protection to prevent removal of the main worktree

Use Cases

01Pruning temporary worktrees after completing parallel AI-assisted coding tasks

02Cleaning up legacy worktrees left behind by abandoned or interrupted worker processes

03Maintaining a clean repository structure during high-velocity development cycles

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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