# Git Worktrees > Create and manage git worktrees (parallel branches) without stash/switching. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/git-worktrees-4` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/git-worktrees-4` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/git-worktrees-4/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/git-worktrees-4 --- ## Reference - `docs/dev/worktrees.md` ## Core commands From the base repo checkout: - List worktrees: `git worktree list` - Create branch + worktree: `git worktree add -b feat/my-change ../drasil-wt/my-change origin/main` - Add worktree for an existing branch: `git worktree add ../drasil-wt/my-change feat/my-change` - Remove a worktree: `git worktree remove ../drasil-wt/my-change` - Prune stale metadata: `git worktree prune` For layout/deps/.env and integration test DB gotchas, see `docs/dev/worktrees.md`. ## Safety - Do not remove a worktree if it has uncommitted changes. - Prefer one issue/feature per worktree. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/basic-bit) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.