Using Git Worktrees

Overview

Git worktrees create isolated workspaces sharing the same repository, allowing work on multiple branches simultaneously without switching.

Core principle: systematic directory selection plus safety verification equals reliable isolation.

Inside the Soyio multi-repo workspace, prefer create-worktree for one repo at a time. Use this skill as the generic fallback when no repo-specific skill or command applies.

Announce at start: "I'm using the using-git-worktrees skill to set up an isolated workspace."

Directory selection process

Follow this priority order.

1) Check existing directories