| name | parallel-worktrees |
| description | Create and manage git worktrees for parallel coding sessions with zero dead time. Use when blocked on tests, builds, wanting to work on multiple branches, context switching, or exploring multiple approaches simultaneously. |
| user-invocable | true |
Parallel Worktrees
Zero dead time. While one session runs tests, work on something else.
Trigger
Use when waiting on tests, long builds, exploring approaches, or needing to review and develop simultaneously.
Quick Start
Claude Code:
claude --worktree
Cursor / Any editor:
git worktree add ../project-feat feature-branch
Both approaches create an isolated working copy where changes don't interfere with your main session.
Claude Code Extras
These features are Claude Code-specific (skip if using Cursor):
claude -w auto-creates and cleans up worktrees- Subagents support
isolation: worktree in agent frontmatter
Ctrl+F kills all background agents (two-press confirmation)Ctrl+B sends a task to background
Workflow
- Show current worktrees:
git worktree list
- Create a worktree for the parallel task.
- Open a new editor/terminal session in the worktree.
- When done, clean up the worktree.
Commands
git worktree list
git worktree add ../project-feat feature-branch
git worktree add ../project-fix bugfix-branch
git worktree add ../project-exp -b experiment
git worktree remove ../project-feat
git worktree prune
Usage Pattern
Terminal 1: ~/project → Main work
Terminal 2: ~/project-feat → Feature development
Terminal 3: ~/project-fix → Bug fixes
Each worktree runs its own AI session independently.
When to Parallelize
| Scenario | Action |
|---|
| Tests running (2+ min) | Start new feature in worktree |
| Long build | Debug issue in parallel |
| Exploring approaches | Compare 2-3 simultaneously |
| Review + new work | Reviewer in one, dev in other |
| Waiting on CI | Start next task in worktree |
Guardrails
- Each worktree is a full working copy — changes are isolated.
- Before removing a worktree, verify changes are committed:
git -C ../project-feat status
- Don't forget to clean up worktrees when done (
git worktree prune).
- Avoid editing the same files in multiple worktrees simultaneously.
Output
- Current worktree list
- Created worktree path and branch
- Instructions for opening a new session
