# Using Git Worktrees

> Use when starting feature work that needs isolation from current workspace or before executing implementation plans — creates isolated git worktrees with smart directory selection and safety verification

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

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Creates isolated git worktrees with smart directory selection, safety verification (checks gitignore), auto-detects project setup (npm, cargo, poetry, go), and verifies clean test baseline.