How does this skill ensure my worktree isn't committed to the repo?

The skill runs 'git check-ignore' to verify the worktree directory is ignored. If it isn't, it follows a safety protocol to update your .gitignore and commit the change before proceeding.

What are Git worktrees and why use them?

Git worktrees allow you to have multiple branches of the same repository checked out in different directories simultaneously, enabling context switching without stashing or losing your current environment state.

Can I choose where my worktrees are stored?

Yes, you can use project-local directories like '.worktrees/', define a preference in your CLAUDE.md file, or use a global configuration path.

Which programming languages does the auto-setup support?

It currently supports automatic dependency installation for Node.js (package.json), Rust (Cargo.toml), Python (requirements.txt/pyproject.toml), and Go (go.mod).

What happens if the baseline tests fail?

If initial tests fail, the skill will report the specific failures and ask for your permission before proceeding, ensuring you don't build on a broken foundation.

Git Worktree Manager

Name: Git Worktree Manager
Author: julianromli

byjulianromli

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Developer Tools

Automates the creation of isolated git worktrees with safety verification and environment setup for seamless multi-branch development.

This skill streamlines the process of working on multiple feature branches simultaneously by automating the setup of Git worktrees. It handles intelligent directory selection—supporting project-local and global locations—and enforces safety by ensuring paths are properly git-ignored to prevent accidental commits. Beyond just folder creation, the skill automatically detects project stacks (Node.js, Rust, Python, Go), installs necessary dependencies, and runs baseline tests to ensure your new workspace is stable and ready for immediate implementation.

Key Features

01Multi-stack auto-detection for dependency installation (NPM, Cargo, Pip, Poetry, Go)

02Intelligent directory selection with priority for .worktrees and CLAUDE.md preferences

03Smart project-name detection and automatic branch creation

04101 GitHub stars

05Automated safety verification using git check-ignore to prevent workspace pollution

06Baseline test execution to verify clean environment state before coding

Use Cases

01Running long-duration tests or builds in a separate directory without blocking work

02Setting up standardized development environments for subagents or automated implementation plans

03Isolating a new feature implementation from your current active workspace

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add julianromli/opencode-template using-git-worktrees

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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