---
name: using-git-worktrees
description: Use Git worktrees for parallel branch work safely. Auto-activate when /bootstrap detects need for isolated branch work, or when user requests working on multiple branches simultaneously.
phases: [bootstrap, implement]
trigger: auto (when parallel branch isolation is needed)
trigger_priority: contextual
load_policy: on-match
cost_type: execution
cost_risk: medium
runtime_anchor: ["AGENTS.md#Skill Activation Triggers", ".agent/workflows/bootstrap.md#3.6", ".agent/workflows/worktree-first.md", ".agent/workflows/implement.md#Skill Execution Overrides"]
---

# Using Git Worktrees

Full instructions: `.agents/skills/using-git-worktrees/SKILL.md`.

- **Trigger**: Auto — when needing to work on a separate branch without stashing/switching
- **Runtime anchor**: bootstrap recommends it when branch isolation is needed, then implementation follows worktree safety rules
- **Token note**: Read cost is low; execution cost comes from extra setup and branch/worktree coordination rather than the skill text itself
