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Git Worktree by qian-yu-db — Agent Skill

Name: Git Worktree
Rating: 4.666666666666667 (3 reviews)
Author: qian-yu-db

Git Worktree

Manage git worktrees with smart automation. Create worktrees with auto-setup (dependencies, env files), list worktrees with merge status, clean up stale worktrees, and switch between worktrees. Use when working on multiple branches simultaneously, doing quick bug fixes, or reviewing PRs without stashing.

qian-yu-db Updated Sep 22, 2026

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Git Worktree Skill

Enhanced git worktree management with automation beyond raw CLI commands.

Available Commands

Command	Description
`/worktree-add <branch>`	Create worktree with auto-setup
`/worktree-list`	List worktrees with merge status
`/worktree-clean`	Remove merged worktrees

Quick Examples

# Create worktree for a branch
/worktree-add feature/auth

# See all worktrees with status
/worktree-list

# Clean up merged worktrees
/worktree-clean --dry-run
/worktree-clean

When to Use

Working on multiple branches simultaneously
Quick bug fixes without stashing
Reviewing PRs in isolation
Testing different versions in parallel

Key Features

Auto-setup: Installs dependencies and copies env files
Smart listing: Shows merge status and staleness indicators
Safe cleanup: Only removes merged branches, with confirmation

Path Convention

Worktrees are created as sibling directories:

/project/               → main worktree
/project-feature-auth/  → feature/auth branch
/project-bugfix-42/     → bugfix/42 branch

Package Manager Detection

Automatically detects and runs:

uv sync for Python (uv.lock/pyproject.toml)
npm install for Node (package-lock.json)
yarn install for Yarn (yarn.lock)
pnpm install for pnpm (pnpm-lock.yaml)

See individual command files in commands/ for detailed documentation.

Frequently asked questions