Git Worktrees

Git worktrees allow you to check out multiple branches simultaneously, each in its own directory, all sharing the same underlying repository. This eliminates the need for stashing, switching branches, or cloning the repo multiple times when you need to work on or compare different branches.

AI agents like Claude Code have native worktree support. When you ask Claude Code to work on a separate feature or fix, it can create a worktree automatically, make changes in isolation, and merge them back, all without disrupting your main working directory. This is especially powerful for parallel task execution.

Worktrees are ideal for scenarios like hotfixing production while developing a feature, reviewing PRs while keeping your own work intact, or running long builds on one branch while coding on another. The AI agent can manage the worktree lifecycle for you, from creation to cleanup.