What is a Git worktree?

A Git worktree allows you to have multiple branches of the same repository checked out in different directories simultaneously, sharing the same underlying Git history.

How does this skill prevent repository pollution?

The skill performs a safety check using 'git check-ignore' before creation. If the worktree directory isn't ignored, it automatically updates your .gitignore to prevent accidental commits.

Can I choose where worktrees are stored?

Yes, the skill follows a priority order: it checks for existing .worktrees folders, looks for preferences in CLAUDE.md, or asks you to choose between local or global storage.

Which programming environments are supported for auto-setup?

It currently supports automatic dependency installation for Node.js (npm), Rust (cargo), Python (pip, poetry), and Go (go mod).

Git Worktree Manager

Name: Git Worktree Manager
Author: claudiodearaujo

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Automates the creation and setup of isolated Git workspaces to allow simultaneous work on multiple branches without context switching.

The Git Worktree Manager skill streamlines the process of creating isolated development environments within a single repository. It eliminates the friction of switching branches by managing Git worktrees, ensuring that each new workspace is properly ignored by version control to prevent repository pollution. The skill automatically detects project types to install dependencies for Node.js, Rust, Python, or Go, and runs baseline tests to verify a clean starting state before you begin implementation.

Key Features

01Integrated safety verification to ensure worktrees are ignored by Git

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03Automated Git worktree creation with smart directory selection

04Support for both project-local and global configuration locations

05Baseline test execution to verify workspace health before starting work

06Automatic dependency installation for major programming languages

Use Cases

01Switching to a critical hotfix without stashing or committing current progress

02Executing complex implementation plans that require a clean, dedicated workspace

03Reviewing and testing a pull request in a completely isolated environment

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add claudiodearaujo/sistema-de-narra-o-de-livro-front using-git-worktrees

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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