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Using Git Worktrees

using-git-worktrees

Use when starting feature work that needs isolation from current workspace or before executing implementation plans - ensures an isolated workspace exists via native tools or git worktree fallback

Install

Run this in your project folder. It works with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and dozens of other agents.

$ npx skills add obra/superpowers --skill using-git-worktrees

Needs Node.js. Add -g to install for every project, or -a claude-code to skip the agent picker.

How to use Using Git Worktrees

Once it's installed, Claude reads this skill on its own whenever a request matches what it's for, so you don't have to mention it by name. In Claude Code you can also run it directly by typing /using-git-worktrees.

It contains no scripts, only instructions and reference files, so it can't run code on its own.

What the instructions cover

  1. 1Overview
  2. 2Step 0: Detect Existing Isolation
  3. 3Step 1: Create Isolated Workspace
  4. 4Step 2: Project Setup
  5. 5Step 3: Verify Clean Baseline
  6. 6Quick Reference
  7. 7Common Rationalizations

Section headings from the skill's SKILL.md file.

What's inside · 1 files

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