Can I use this for reviewing pull requests?

Yes, it is specifically designed for PR reviews. It allows you to spin up an isolated worktree for a PR, perform the review, and then clean it up without ever leaving your active feature branch.

How does it handle environment variables and .env files?

The manager automatically detects and copies .env, .env.local, and .env.test files from your main repository to any newly created worktree to ensure your environment is ready to run immediately.

Why should I use this skill instead of raw git worktree commands?

This skill automates critical manual steps that raw git commands miss, such as copying .env files to the new worktree, managing the .gitignore file, and maintaining a consistent directory structure.

Is it safe to delete worktrees after I'm done?

The cleanup command is interactive and includes safety checks. It lists inactive worktrees and requires confirmation before removal, ensuring you don't lose active work.

Git Worktree Manager

Name: Git Worktree Manager
Author: sethmills21

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Developer Tools

Streamlines parallel development by managing isolated Git worktrees with automated environment synchronization.

The Git Worktree Manager provides a high-level interface for handling parallel development streams without the overhead of multiple clones or the friction of constant stashing. It automates the complex aspects of worktree management, including directory structuring, environment variable synchronization, and .gitignore maintenance. By integrating directly into Claude Code workflows, it allows developers to switch between feature work and PR reviews instantly in isolated environments while ensuring that local configurations like .env files are always correctly mirrored.

Key Features

01Seamless synchronization of .env and local configuration files

02Automated creation and cleanup of isolated Git worktrees

03Direct integration with PR review and feature development workflows

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05Automatic management of .worktrees directory in .gitignore

06Interactive terminal interface for switching between active tasks

Use Cases

01Managing multiple feature branches or hotfixes in parallel

02Testing changes in a clean environment with synchronized credentials

03Reviewing pull requests in isolation without disrupting current work

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add sethmills21/mills-compound-engineering git-worktree

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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