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Using git worktrees skill

Using git worktrees is part of Superpowers, Jesse Vincent's development method. Its job is to make sure feature work runs in an isolated workspace with a clean test baseline. It loads on its own when a request matches its description, and you can also call it by name.

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When the agent reaches for it

The agent keeps every installed skill's description in view and loads the full instructions when a request matches. This is the description it reads:

Use when starting feature work that needs isolation from current workspace or before executing implementation plans - ensures an isolated workspace exists via native tools or git worktree fallback

What the instructions cover

The sections of its SKILL.md, in order.

Overview
Step 0: Detect Existing Isolation
Step 1: Create Isolated Workspace
Step 2: Project Setup
Step 3: Verify Clean Baseline
Quick Reference
Common Rationalizations

Install the using git worktrees skill

In Claude Code, run this in a session. It comes from the publisher's own instructions.

Claude Code

/plugin install superpowers@claude-plugins-official

License: MIT.

In Longwave, add Superpowers from the marketplace. It installs all 14 of its skills, and your Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode threads can use them.

Questions people ask

How do I install the using git worktrees skill?

In Claude Code, run /plugin install superpowers@claude-plugins-official. In Longwave, add Superpowers from the marketplace, and its skills reach your Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode threads.

When does the agent use the using git worktrees skill?

When a request matches its description. The agent keeps only the name and description of each installed skill in view, and reads the full instructions when a task fits. You can also ask for it by name.

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Longwave installs a skill collection once, and your Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode threads can all use it.

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