mccurdyc/git-worktree
home-modules/shared/skills/git-worktree/SKILL.md
Do work in an isolated git worktree instead of switching branches. Use when creating a branch and opening a PR so the user's working directory is never disturbed. Triggers: 'create a branch', 'open a PR', 'make a change on a new branch'.
$ install --global
skillsauthnpx skillsauth add mccurdyc/nixos-config git-worktreeInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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SKILL.md
- name:
- git-worktree
- description:
- >
- directory is never disturbed. Triggers:
- create a branch', 'open a PR',
- user-invocable:
- false
- allowed-tools:
- bash, edit, write, read, grep, find, ls
Git Worktree Workflow
Use git worktrees to isolate branch work from the user's current checkout. This avoids disrupting uncommitted changes or the user's active branch.
Shell helpers available
gw <name> [base]— create worktree at.git-worktrees/<name>branching frombase(default:origin/main). Copies.envrcand shares direnv cache.gwl— list active worktrees.gwd <name>— cd into an existing worktree.gw-clean— remove merged worktrees.
Steps
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Create the worktree from
origin/main(unless told otherwise):git fetch origin main gw <branch-name>This creates
.git-worktrees/<branch-name>with a new branch of the same name. -
Change into the worktree directory:
cd .git-worktrees/<branch-name> -
Do all work inside the worktree — edits, commits, pushes, PR creation all happen in this directory. The user's main checkout is untouched.
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After the PR is opened, return to the original directory:
cd -The worktree stays on disk for future updates. Tell the user they can clean it up later with
gw-cleanor manually remove it.
When to use
- The user asks to "create a branch and open a PR" or similar.
- The user has uncommitted work and wants to make changes on a separate branch.
- Any time branch isolation is beneficial.
When NOT to use
- The user explicitly says to use the current branch.
- The user says "don't use a worktree" or "just switch branches".
- Quick edits on the current branch that don't need a PR.
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