Which programming languages are supported for auto-setup?

The skill auto-detects and runs setup commands for Node.js (package.json), Rust (Cargo.toml), Python (requirements.txt/poetry), and Go (go.mod).

Why use worktrees instead of stashing and switching branches?

Worktrees eliminate the need to stash/pop changes and allow you to keep separate build artifacts and IDE states for different features, significantly reducing context-switching overhead.

How does this skill handle security and safety?

It automatically checks if your worktree directory is ignored by Git using 'git check-ignore' and will offer to fix your .gitignore if the directory is currently being tracked.

What is a Git worktree?

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

Git Worktree Superpowers

Name: Git Worktree Superpowers
Author: boisenoise

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Developer Tools

Automates the creation of isolated Git worktrees with safety verification and project environment initialization.

This skill streamlines the process of working on multiple features simultaneously by leveraging Git worktrees. It automatically handles directory selection, ensures worktree paths are properly excluded via .gitignore to prevent repository pollution, and initializes project dependencies for Node.js, Rust, Python, and Go. By running baseline tests before work begins, it provides a verified, clean workspace for feature development, making context switching effortless and safe.

Key Features

01Smart directory discovery with priority for hidden .worktrees folders

02Support for both project-local and global worktree storage locations

03Multi-language dependency installation (npm, cargo, pip, poetry, go)

04Baseline test verification to ensure a clean environment before starting work

05Automated .gitignore verification and remediation to prevent accidental commits

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Reviewing complex pull requests in an isolated environment without disturbing current progress

02Executing subagent-driven development plans in a dedicated, test-verified workspace

03Starting a new feature while keeping the main workspace intact for urgent bug fixes

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add boisenoise/skills-collections superpowers-using-git-worktrees

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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