Can I specify where worktrees are created?

Yes, the skill checks for existing .worktrees or worktrees folders, looks for preferences in your CLAUDE.md file, or asks you to choose between project-local and global storage.

Does this skill handle project dependencies?

Yes, it automatically detects project types (Node.js, Rust, Python, Go) and runs the appropriate install commands like npm install, cargo build, or pip install once the worktree is created.

Why use Git worktrees instead of just switching branches?

Worktrees allow you to have multiple branches checked out in different directories simultaneously, which is crucial for AI agents to work on new features without disturbing your current active development files or environment state.

How does it prevent worktree files from being committed accidentally?

The skill performs a safety check using git check-ignore. If the worktree directory isn't ignored, it automatically updates your .gitignore and commits the change before proceeding.

Git Worktree Orchestrator

Name: Git Worktree Orchestrator
Author: abudhahir

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Manages isolated Git worktrees for parallel feature development with automated setup and safety verification.

This skill automates the creation and management of isolated Git worktrees, allowing developers and AI agents to work on multiple branches simultaneously without workspace pollution. It intelligently selects storage locations (project-local or global), ensures worktrees are properly ignored by Git to prevent repository pollution, automatically detects and installs project dependencies for Node.js, Rust, Python, and Go, and verifies a clean starting state through baseline test execution. It is an essential utility for maintaining workflow isolation and reliability during complex implementation tasks.

Key Features

01Project-specific dependency installation for Node.js, Python, Rust, and Go

02Baseline test execution to ensure development starts from a stable state

030 GitHub stars

04Automated directory selection with smart priority (local .worktrees vs global config)

05Seamless integration with implementation planning and cleanup workflows

06Proactive .gitignore verification and automatic fixing to prevent workspace pollution

Use Cases

01Starting a new feature while maintaining a stable main branch environment

02Running experiments or implementation plans in a temporary, isolated workspace

03Working on multiple bug fixes simultaneously without switching branch checkouts

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add abudhahir/superpowers using-git-worktrees

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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