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using-git-worktrees

obra/superpowers

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

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Installation

$npx skills add https://github.com/obra/superpowers --skill using-git-worktrees

SKILL.md

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."

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 Source: obra/superpowers.

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Install command
npx skills add https://github.com/obra/superpowers --skill using-git-worktrees
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2026-02-01
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2026-02-18

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What is using-git-worktrees?

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 Source: obra/superpowers.

How do I install using-git-worktrees?

Open your terminal or command line tool (Terminal, iTerm, Windows Terminal, etc.) Copy and run this command: npx skills add https://github.com/obra/superpowers --skill using-git-worktrees Once installed, the skill will be automatically configured in your AI coding environment and ready to use in Claude Code or Cursor

Where is the source repository?

https://github.com/obra/superpowers