# Git Worktree

> Create a git worktree in a peer directory using the plugin worktree script.

- Skill: `motlin/git-worktree` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add motlin/git-worktree`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/motlin/git-worktree/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: motlin (https://skillmd.com/u/motlin)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/motlin/git-worktree

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# Git Worktree

Resolve `<plugin-root>` before running plugin scripts:

- In Claude Code, use `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}`.
- In Codex, use the plugin root that contains this `skills/git-worktree/SKILL.md` file.

Use the user-provided argument as a kebab-case branch name. If it is not already kebab-case, derive a short kebab-case name from it.

From the repository root, run:

```bash
<plugin-root>/scripts/worktree.sh <branch-name>
```

If the command fails, stop and summarize the error.

If it succeeds, report the created worktree path. Open a new terminal tab only if the user explicitly asks.