# Git Worktree

> Create isolated git worktrees for reviewing PRs, branches, tags, or commits without affecting main working directory.

- Skill: `vkkotha/git-worktree` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 4 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add vkkotha/git-worktree`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vkkotha/git-worktree/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: vkkotha (https://skillmd.com/u/vkkotha)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vkkotha/git-worktree

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# Git Worktree

## Scripts

**Setup:** `"${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/git-worktree/setup-worktree.sh" --pr|--branch|--tag|--commit <VALUE>`
Options: `--editor skip` | `--editor-cmd <code|idea|claude>`

**Open main:** `"${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/git-worktree/open-main-worktree.sh"`

**Cleanup:** `"${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/git-worktree/cleanup-worktree.sh" --pr|--branch <VALUE>`
Options: `--yes` or `-y` (skip confirmation)

## Behavior

- Location: `../<project>.worktrees/<folder-name>`
- IDE auto-detection: VS Code, JetBrains, or Claude CLI
- Branch handling: local branches used directly, remote → `worktree-branch-<name>`, PRs → `worktree-pr-<number>`, tags/commits → detached HEAD
- Windows: prefix with `bash` (requires Git Bash)