Create git worktree in worktree/ subdirectory

Creates a git worktree in the worktree/ subdirectory for a new branch, pulls latest master, and initializes submodules.

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DevelopmentIntermediate
109/4/2026
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#git#worktree#submodule#branch

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name: wt description: Create a git worktree in worktree/ subdirectory with up-to-date master argument-hint: "<branch-name>" allowed-tools: Bash

Create Git Worktree

Create a new worktree in worktree/<branch-name> with branch <branch-name>.

Execution

# Return to repo root
cd "$(git rev-parse --show-toplevel)"

# Pull latest master
git checkout master
git pull origin master

# Create worktree
git worktree add worktree/"$ARGUMENTS" -b "$ARGUMENTS"

# Initialize submodules (skills-vendor)
git -C worktree/"$ARGUMENTS" submodule update --init --recursive

# Navigate to worktree
cd worktree/"$ARGUMENTS"

# Confirm location and branch
echo ""
echo "✅ Worktree created and ready:"
echo "   Location: $(pwd)"
echo "   Branch: $(git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD)"
echo ""
echo "You can now work in this isolated environment."

Notes

  • Worktree inherits .claude/skills/ workflows
  • To remove when done: cd ../.. && git worktree remove worktree/"$ARGUMENTS"
  • List all worktrees: git worktree list
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