# Send Using Git Worktrees to your agent Hand the extracted package to your coding agent with a concrete install brief instead of figuring it out manually. ## Fast path - Download the package from Yavira. - Extract it into a folder your agent can access. - Paste one of the prompts below and point your agent at the extracted folder. ## Suggested prompts ### New install ```text I downloaded a skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder and install it by following the included instructions. Tell me what you changed and call out any manual steps you could not complete. ``` ### Upgrade existing ```text I downloaded an updated skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder, compare it with my current installation, and upgrade it while preserving any custom configuration unless the package docs explicitly say otherwise. Summarize what changed and any follow-up checks I should run. ``` ## Machine-readable fields ```json { "schemaVersion": "1.0", "item": { "slug": "using-git-worktrees", "name": "Using Git Worktrees", "source": "tencent", "type": "skill", "category": "效率提升", "sourceUrl": "https://clawhub.ai/zlc000190/using-git-worktrees", "canonicalUrl": "https://clawhub.ai/zlc000190/using-git-worktrees", "targetPlatform": "OpenClaw" }, "install": { "downloadUrl": "/downloads/using-git-worktrees", "sourceDownloadUrl": "https://wry-manatee-359.convex.site/api/v1/download?slug=using-git-worktrees", "sourcePlatform": "tencent", "targetPlatform": "OpenClaw", "packageFormat": "ZIP package", "primaryDoc": "SKILL.md", "includedAssets": [ "SKILL.md" ], "downloadMode": "redirect", "sourceHealth": { "source": "tencent", "status": "healthy", "reason": "direct_download_ok", "recommendedAction": "download", "checkedAt": "2026-04-30T16:55:25.780Z", "expiresAt": "2026-05-07T16:55:25.780Z", "httpStatus": 200, "finalUrl": "https://wry-manatee-359.convex.site/api/v1/download?slug=network", "contentType": "application/zip", "probeMethod": "head", "details": { "probeUrl": "https://wry-manatee-359.convex.site/api/v1/download?slug=network", "contentDisposition": "attachment; filename=\"network-1.0.0.zip\"", "redirectLocation": null, "bodySnippet": null }, "scope": "source", "summary": "Source download looks usable.", "detail": "Yavira can redirect you to the upstream package for this source.", "primaryActionLabel": "Download for OpenClaw", "primaryActionHref": "/downloads/using-git-worktrees" }, "validation": { "installChecklist": [ "Use the Yavira download entry.", "Review SKILL.md after the package is downloaded.", "Confirm the extracted package contains the expected setup assets." ], "postInstallChecks": [ "Confirm the extracted package includes the expected docs or setup files.", "Validate the skill or prompts are available in your target agent workspace.", "Capture any manual follow-up steps the agent could not complete." ] } }, "links": { "detailUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/using-git-worktrees", "downloadUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/downloads/using-git-worktrees", "agentUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/using-git-worktrees/agent", "manifestUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/using-git-worktrees/agent.json", "briefUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/using-git-worktrees/agent.md" } } ``` ## Documentation ### 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." ### Directory Selection Process Follow this priority order: ### 1. Check Existing Directories # 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. ### 2. Check CLAUDE.md grep -i "worktree.*director" CLAUDE.md 2>/dev/null If preference specified: Use it without asking. ### 3. Ask User If no directory exists and no CLAUDE.md preference: No worktree directory found. Where should I create worktrees? 1. .worktrees/ (project-local, hidden) 2. ~/.config/superpowers/worktrees// (global location) Which would you prefer? ### For Project-Local Directories (.worktrees or worktrees) MUST verify directory is ignored before creating worktree: # Check if directory is ignored (respects local, global, and system gitignore) git check-ignore -q .worktrees 2>/dev/null || git check-ignore -q worktrees 2>/dev/null If NOT ignored: Per Jesse's rule "Fix broken things immediately": Add appropriate line to .gitignore Commit the change Proceed with worktree creation Why critical: Prevents accidentally committing worktree contents to repository. ### For Global Directory (~/.config/superpowers/worktrees) No .gitignore verification needed - outside project entirely. ### 1. Detect Project Name project=$(basename "$(git rev-parse --show-toplevel)") ### 2. Create Worktree # Determine full path case $LOCATION in .worktrees|worktrees) path="$LOCATION/$BRANCH_NAME" ;; ~/.config/superpowers/worktrees/*) path="~/.config/superpowers/worktrees/$project/$BRANCH_NAME" ;; esac # Create worktree with new branch git worktree add "$path" -b "$BRANCH_NAME" cd "$path" ### 3. Run Project Setup Auto-detect and run appropriate setup: # Node.js if [ -f package.json ]; then npm install; fi # Rust if [ -f Cargo.toml ]; then cargo build; fi # Python if [ -f requirements.txt ]; then pip install -r requirements.txt; fi if [ -f pyproject.toml ]; then poetry install; fi # Go if [ -f go.mod ]; then go mod download; fi ### 4. Verify Clean Baseline Run tests to ensure worktree starts clean: # 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. ### 5. Report Location Worktree ready at Tests passing ( tests, 0 failures) Ready to implement ### Quick Reference SituationAction.worktrees/ existsUse it (verify ignored)worktrees/ existsUse it (verify ignored)Both existUse .worktrees/Neither existsCheck CLAUDE.md → Ask userDirectory not ignoredAdd to .gitignore + commitTests fail during baselineReport failures + askNo package.json/Cargo.tomlSkip dependency install ### Skipping ignore verification Problem: Worktree contents get tracked, pollute git status Fix: Always use git check-ignore before creating project-local worktree ### Assuming directory location Problem: Creates inconsistency, violates project conventions Fix: Follow priority: existing > CLAUDE.md > ask ### Proceeding with failing tests Problem: Can't distinguish new bugs from pre-existing issues Fix: Report failures, get explicit permission to proceed ### Hardcoding setup commands Problem: Breaks on projects using different tools Fix: Auto-detect from project files (package.json, etc.) ### Example Workflow You: I'm using the using-git-worktrees skill to set up an isolated workspace. [Check .worktrees/ - exists] [Verify ignored - git check-ignore confirms .worktrees/ is ignored] [Create worktree: git worktree add .worktrees/auth -b feature/auth] [Run npm install] [Run npm test - 47 passing] Worktree ready at /Users/jesse/myproject/.worktrees/auth Tests passing (47 tests, 0 failures) Ready to implement auth feature ### Red Flags Never: Create worktree without verifying it's ignored (project-local) Skip baseline test verification Proceed with failing tests without asking Assume directory location when ambiguous Skip CLAUDE.md check Always: Follow directory priority: existing > CLAUDE.md > ask Verify directory is ignored for project-local Auto-detect and run project setup Verify clean test baseline ### Integration Called by: brainstorming (Phase 4) - REQUIRED when design is approved and implementation follows subagent-driven-development - REQUIRED before executing any tasks executing-plans - REQUIRED before executing any tasks Any skill needing isolated workspace Pairs with: finishing-a-development-branch - REQUIRED for cleanup after work complete ## Trust - Source: tencent - Verification: Indexed source record - Publisher: zlc000190 - Version: 0.1.0 ## Source health - Status: healthy - Source download looks usable. - Yavira can redirect you to the upstream package for this source. - Health scope: source - Reason: direct_download_ok - Checked at: 2026-04-30T16:55:25.780Z - Expires at: 2026-05-07T16:55:25.780Z - Recommended action: Download for OpenClaw ## Links - [Detail page](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/using-git-worktrees) - [Send to Agent page](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/using-git-worktrees/agent) - [JSON manifest](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/using-git-worktrees/agent.json) - [Markdown brief](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/using-git-worktrees/agent.md) - [Download page](https://openagent3.xyz/downloads/using-git-worktrees)