git-worktrees
Git worktree conventions and commands. Use when creating, switching to, or cleaning up git worktrees for branch work.
Best use case
git-worktrees is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Git worktree conventions and commands. Use when creating, switching to, or cleaning up git worktrees for branch work.
Teams using git-worktrees should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/git-worktrees/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How git-worktrees Compares
| Feature / Agent | git-worktrees | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Git worktree conventions and commands. Use when creating, switching to, or cleaning up git worktrees for branch work.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Git worktrees Do branch work in git worktrees under `<repo>/.worktrees/<branch>`, not in the main checkout. Pi runs non-interactive bash tool calls, so do not rely on Fish aliases/functions like `gwnew`, `gwpr`, `gwcd`, `gwprune`, `git-worktree-*`. ## Commands ### New branch worktree ```bash repo_root=$(git rev-parse --show-toplevel) mkdir -p "$repo_root/.worktrees" git worktree add "$repo_root/.worktrees/$branch" -b "$branch" ``` ### PR branch worktree (branch name known) ```bash repo_root=$(git rev-parse --show-toplevel) mkdir -p "$repo_root/.worktrees" pr_number=$(gh pr list --state open --head "$branch" --json number --jq '.[0].number') git fetch origin "pull/$pr_number/head:$branch" git worktree add "$repo_root/.worktrees/$branch" "$branch" ``` ### Remove/prune ```bash git worktree remove "$repo_root/.worktrees/$branch" --force git branch -D "$branch" # only if branch exists ``` ### Run commands in a worktree Each bash call starts from session cwd: ```bash cd "$repo_root/.worktrees/$branch" && <command> ```
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