# Using Git Worktrees

> Use before non-trivial work on a default branch to isolate changes in a feature branch or dedicated git worktree.

- Skill: `dyai2025/using-git-worktrees` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add dyai2025/using-git-worktrees`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/dyai2025/using-git-worktrees/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: DYAI2025 (https://skillmd.com/u/dyai2025)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/dyai2025/using-git-worktrees

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# Using Git Worktrees

## Safe branch isolation
1. Check `git status --short` and current branch.
2. If on `main` or `master`, create a feature branch or worktree before edits.
3. Never discard uncommitted user changes.
4. Keep commits atomic and named after the task or requirement.

Common commands:
```bash
git switch -c feature/<slug>
# or
git worktree add ../<repo>-<slug> -b feature/<slug>
```