Create Worktree
Creates isolated Git worktrees for experimentation without affecting your main repository's history.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add create-worktree npx -- -y @trustedskills/create-worktree
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"create-worktree": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/create-worktree"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The create-worktree skill allows an AI agent to create a new Git worktree. This is useful for switching between branches or working on multiple features simultaneously without affecting the main codebase. It essentially creates a separate, independent copy of your repository's working directory.
When to use it
- You need to test a feature branch while continuing development on another branch.
- You want to work on bug fixes in one branch while keeping your primary development environment clean.
- A developer requests you create a new workspace for them based on a specific commit or branch.
- You're debugging an issue and need to reproduce it in a separate working directory.
Key capabilities
- Creates a new Git worktree.
- Allows switching between branches within the new worktree.
- Provides isolation from the main codebase.
Example prompts
- "Create a new worktree named 'feature-x'."
- "Make a worktree based on the
release/1.0branch." - "Can you create a worktree and checkout commit
a1b2c3d4?"
Tips & gotchas
- Requires Git to be installed and accessible in the environment where the AI agent is running.
- Worktrees can consume significant disk space, especially for large repositories.
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