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diegosouzapw (@diegosouzapw) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Iterm Worktree by diegosouzapw — Agent Skill

Name: Iterm Worktree
Rating: 4.666666666666667 (3 reviews)
Author: diegosouzapw

Iterm Worktree

Manage git worktrees with iTerm2 integration. Use when user asks to create isolated development environments, work on features in parallel, manage worktrees, open worktrees in new tabs/windows, switch between worktrees, or close completed worktrees. Triggers on "create worktree", "new worktree", "feature branch with worktree", "open worktree", "switch worktree", "close worktree", "list worktrees", or mentions wanting to work on multiple features simultaneously.

diegosouzapw Updated Sep 8, 2026 54 repo stars

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iTerm2 Worktree Manager

Automate git worktree management with iTerm2 tab/window integration for parallel feature development.

Quick Reference

Command	Description
`create <branch>`	Create worktree + branch, open in iTerm2
`close <worktree>`	Safely remove worktree after validation
`list`	Show all worktrees with iTerm2 tab status
`switch <worktree>`	Focus existing worktree tab
`open <worktree>`	Open existing worktree in new tab

Usage

Run the script at scripts/worktree.py:

python3 scripts/worktree.py <command> [options]

Create Worktree

Create a new worktree with feature branch:

python3 scripts/worktree.py create feature-auth
python3 scripts/worktree.py create feature-auth --base develop
python3 scripts/worktree.py create feature-auth --from-current  # Branch from current branch
python3 scripts/worktree.py create feature-auth --open-mode new_window
python3 scripts/worktree.py create feature-auth --claude --task "Implement user authentication"

Options:

--base, -b: Base branch (default: main/master)
--from-current, -f: Branch from current branch instead of main/master
--path, -p: Custom worktree path (default: sibling directory)
--open-mode, -o: new_tab, new_window, new_pane_right, new_pane_below
--no-iterm: Skip iTerm2 automation
--claude, -c: Launch Claude in the new tab
--task, -t: Task description for Claude

Close Worktree

Safely remove a worktree after validating clean state:

python3 scripts/worktree.py close feature-auth
python3 scripts/worktree.py close feature-auth --delete-branch
python3 scripts/worktree.py close feature-auth --force

Options:

--force, -f: Force removal despite uncommitted/unpushed changes
--delete-branch, -d: Also delete the branch

List Worktrees

Show all worktrees with iTerm2 tab indicators:

python3 scripts/worktree.py list
python3 scripts/worktree.py list --json

Switch to Worktree

Focus an existing iTerm2 tab, or open new if not found:

python3 scripts/worktree.py switch feature-auth

Open Worktree

Open existing worktree in iTerm2:

python3 scripts/worktree.py open feature-auth
python3 scripts/worktree.py open feature-auth --open-mode new_pane_right
python3 scripts/worktree.py open feature-auth --force  # Open new tab even if exists

Typical Workflow

Start feature: create feature-name - Creates worktree + branch in new tab
Work in isolation: Each worktree has its own directory and git state
Switch context: switch other-feature - Jump between parallel features
Complete feature: Push changes, merge PR
Cleanup: close feature-name --delete-branch - Remove worktree and branch

Safety Features

Validates no uncommitted changes before closing
Checks for unpushed commits before closing
Auto-detects default branch (main/master)
Prevents duplicate branch/path creation

---name: iterm-worktreedescription: Manage git worktrees with iTerm2 integration. Use when user asks to create isolated development environments, work on features in parallel, manage worktrees, open worktrees in new tabs/windows, switch between worktrees, or close completed worktrees. Triggers on "create worktree", "new worktree", "feature branch with worktree", "open worktree", "switch worktree", "close worktree", "list worktrees", or mentions wanting to work on multiple features simultaneously.---# iTerm2 Worktree ManagerAutomate git worktree management with iTerm2 tab/window integration for parallel feature development.## Quick Reference| Command | Description ||---------|-------------|| `create <branch>` | Create worktree + branch, open in iTerm2 || `close <worktree>` | Safely remove worktree after validation || `list` | Show all worktrees with iTerm2 tab status || `switch <worktree>` | Focus existing worktree tab || `open <worktree>` | Open existing worktree in new tab |## UsageRun the script at `scripts/worktree.py`:```bashpython3 scripts/worktree.py <command> [options]```### Create WorktreeCreate a new worktree with feature branch:```bashpython3 scripts/worktree.py create feature-authpython3 scripts/worktree.py create feature-auth --base developpython3 scripts/worktree.py create feature-auth --from-current # Branch from current branchpython3 scripts/worktree.py create feature-auth --open-mode new_windowpython3 scripts/worktree.py create feature-auth --claude --task "Implement user authentication"```Options:- `--base, -b`: Base branch (default: main/master)- `--from-current, -f`: Branch from current branch instead of main/master- `--path, -p`: Custom worktree path (default: sibling directory)- `--open-mode, -o`: `new_tab`, `new_window`, `new_pane_right`, `new_pane_below`- `--no-iterm`: Skip iTerm2 automation- `--claude, -c`: Launch Claude in the new tab- `--task, -t`: Task description for Claude### Close WorktreeSafely remove a worktree after validating clean state:```bashpython3 scripts/worktree.py close feature-authpython3 scripts/worktree.py close feature-auth --delete-branchpython3 scripts/worktree.py close feature-auth --force```Options:- `--force, -f`: Force removal despite uncommitted/unpushed changes- `--delete-branch, -d`: Also delete the branch### List WorktreesShow all worktrees with iTerm2 tab indicators:```bashpython3 scripts/worktree.py listpython3 scripts/worktree.py list --json```### Switch to WorktreeFocus an existing iTerm2 tab, or open new if not found:```bashpython3 scripts/worktree.py switch feature-auth```### Open WorktreeOpen existing worktree in iTerm2:```bashpython3 scripts/worktree.py open feature-authpython3 scripts/worktree.py open feature-auth --open-mode new_pane_rightpython3 scripts/worktree.py open feature-auth --force # Open new tab even if exists```## Typical Workflow1. **Start feature**: `create feature-name` - Creates worktree + branch in new tab2. **Work in isolation**: Each worktree has its own directory and git state3. **Switch context**: `switch other-feature` - Jump between parallel features4. **Complete feature**: Push changes, merge PR5. **Cleanup**: `close feature-name --delete-branch` - Remove worktree and branch## Safety Features- Validates no uncommitted changes before closing- Checks for unpushed commits before closing- Auto-detects default branch (main/master)- Prevents duplicate branch/path creation

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