How do I install the Git Worktree Manager skill?

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Is Git Worktree Manager free to use?

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Git Worktree Manager by tomevault-io

Name: Git Worktree Manager
Author: tomevault-io

Git Worktree Manager

Manage Git worktrees for parallel feature development. Use when the user wants to work on multiple branches simultaneously, create worktrees, switch between features, open terminals/editors for worktrees, or manage parallel development workflows. Use when this capability is needed.

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Git Worktree Manager

Automated Git worktree management with automatic terminal/editor opening.

Available Scripts

create_worktree.py

Creates a worktree and automatically opens it in Claude Code or VSCode.

python3 create_worktree.py --feature <name> [--editor claude|vscode|none]

create_multiple_worktrees.py

Creates multiple worktrees at once and opens each in a separate terminal.

python3 create_multiple_worktrees.py feature1 feature2 feature3 [--editor claude|vscode|none]

open_worktree.py

Opens existing worktrees in new terminals/editors.

python3 open_worktree.py <worktree-name>  # Open specific worktree
python3 open_worktree.py --all            # Open all worktrees
python3 open_worktree.py --all --editor vscode  # Open all in VSCode

list_worktrees.py

Lists all worktrees with enhanced formatting.

python3 list_worktrees.py

cleanup_worktrees.py

Interactive cleanup of completed worktrees.

python3 cleanup_worktrees.py

Workflow Examples

User says: "Set up worktrees for user-auth, payment-api, and dashboard"

python3 create_multiple_worktrees.py user-auth payment-api dashboard

Result: Creates 3 worktrees, opens each in a new Claude Code terminal

User says: "Create a worktree for bug fix and open it in VSCode"

python3 create_worktree.py --feature bugfix --editor vscode

User says: "Open all my worktrees"

python3 open_worktree.py --all

User says: "I want to work on API v2"

python3 create_worktree.py --feature api-v2

Opens automatically in Claude Code

User says: "Show me my current worktrees"

python3 list_worktrees.py

User says: "Clean up old worktrees"

python3 cleanup_worktrees.py

Platform Support

macOS: Opens new Terminal.app windows with Claude Code
Linux: Supports gnome-terminal, konsole, xterm
VSCode: Works on all platforms (requires code command)

Notes

Each worktree gets its own terminal/editor window automatically
Small delays between opening multiple terminals prevent stacking
All worktrees share the same .git database
Worktrees are created in the parent directory with format: <repo-name>-<feature-name>
Requires: git, python3

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---name: git-worktree-managerdescription: Manage Git worktrees for parallel feature development. Use when the user wants to work on multiple branches simultaneously, create worktrees, switch between features, open terminals/editors for worktrees, or manage parallel development workflows. Use when this capability is needed.---# Git Worktree ManagerAutomated Git worktree management with automatic terminal/editor opening.## Available Scripts### create_worktree.pyCreates a worktree and automatically opens it in Claude Code or VSCode.```bashpython3 create_worktree.py --feature <name> [--editor claude|vscode|none]```### create_multiple_worktrees.pyCreates multiple worktrees at once and opens each in a separate terminal.```bashpython3 create_multiple_worktrees.py feature1 feature2 feature3 [--editor claude|vscode|none]```### open_worktree.pyOpens existing worktrees in new terminals/editors.```bashpython3 open_worktree.py <worktree-name> # Open specific worktreepython3 open_worktree.py --all # Open all worktreespython3 open_worktree.py --all --editor vscode # Open all in VSCode```### list_worktrees.pyLists all worktrees with enhanced formatting.```bashpython3 list_worktrees.py```### cleanup_worktrees.pyInteractive cleanup of completed worktrees.```bashpython3 cleanup_worktrees.py```## Workflow Examples**User says: "Set up worktrees for user-auth, payment-api, and dashboard"**```bashpython3 create_multiple_worktrees.py user-auth payment-api dashboard```Result: Creates 3 worktrees, opens each in a new Claude Code terminal**User says: "Create a worktree for bug fix and open it in VSCode"**```bashpython3 create_worktree.py --feature bugfix --editor vscode```**User says: "Open all my worktrees"**```bashpython3 open_worktree.py --all```**User says: "I want to work on API v2"**```bashpython3 create_worktree.py --feature api-v2```Opens automatically in Claude Code**User says: "Show me my current worktrees"**```bashpython3 list_worktrees.py```**User says: "Clean up old worktrees"**```bashpython3 cleanup_worktrees.py```## Platform Support- **macOS**: Opens new Terminal.app windows with Claude Code- **Linux**: Supports gnome-terminal, konsole, xterm- **VSCode**: Works on all platforms (requires `code` command)## Notes- Each worktree gets its own terminal/editor window automatically- Small delays between opening multiple terminals prevent stacking- All worktrees share the same `.git` database- Worktrees are created in the parent directory with format: `<repo-name>-<feature-name>`- Requires: git, python3---> Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/gar-ai) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.

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Git Worktree Manager

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Git Worktree Manager

Available Scripts

create_worktree.py

create_multiple_worktrees.py

open_worktree.py

list_worktrees.py

cleanup_worktrees.py

Workflow Examples

Platform Support

Notes

Related skills

Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Git Worktree Manager skill?

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Is Git Worktree Manager safe to use?

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