AI SummaryHelps developers create isolated git worktrees for parallel feature development without disrupting their current workspace. Essential for teams managing multiple branches simultaneously.
Install
# Install skill into your project mkdir -p .cursor/skills/using-git-worktrees && curl --retry 3 --retry-delay 2 --retry-all-errors -o .cursor/skills/using-git-worktrees/SKILL.md "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/obra/superpowers/main/skills/using-git-worktrees/SKILL.md"
Run in your IDE terminal (bash). On Windows, use Git Bash, WSL, or your IDE's built-in terminal. If curl fails with an SSL error, your network may block raw.githubusercontent.com — try using a VPN or download the files directly from the source repo.
Description
Use when starting feature work that needs isolation from current workspace or before executing implementation plans - creates isolated git worktrees with smart directory selection and safety verification
Overview
Git worktrees create isolated workspaces sharing the same repository, allowing work on multiple branches simultaneously without switching. Core principle: Systematic directory selection + safety verification = reliable isolation. Announce at start: "I'm using the using-git-worktrees skill to set up an isolated workspace."
Examples - use project-appropriate command
npm test cargo test pytest go test ./... ` If tests fail: Report failures, ask whether to proceed or investigate. If tests pass: Report ready.
Directory Selection Process
Follow this priority order:
Check in priority order
ls -d .worktrees 2>/dev/null # Preferred (hidden) ls -d worktrees 2>/dev/null # Alternative ` If found: Use that directory. If both exist, .worktrees wins.
Quality Score
Good
82/100
Trust & Transparency
Open Source — MIT
Source code publicly auditable
Verified Open Source
Hosted on GitHub — publicly auditable
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