managing-context-worktree

name	managing-context-worktree
description	Evaluates context similarity between new and existing work, automatically creating git worktree on a new branch when tasks differ. Activates on task start, new feature implementation, or switching to different issues.

Context Worktree

Auto-separate unrelated work into git worktrees.

When to Activate

• Starting new feature while another is in progress
• Switching to different issue/task
• Requested work differs from current branch context

Workflow

Step 1: Evaluate Similarity

Compare new request against current branch:

• File paths involved
• Feature/module overlap
• Related issues/PRs

Similar: Continue on current branch Different: Create new worktree

Step 2: Create Worktree (if different)

# Create worktree with new branch
git worktree add ../project-feature feature/new-feature

# Switch to worktree
cd ../project-feature

Step 3: Work in Isolation

• Changes in worktree don't affect main workspace
• Can switch back anytime: cd ../project-main

Commands

# List worktrees
git worktree list

# Add worktree
git worktree add <path> <branch>

# Remove worktree
git worktree remove <path>

# Prune stale worktrees
git worktree prune

Decision Matrix

Current Work	New Request	Action
Feature A	Bug in Feature A	Continue
Feature A	Feature B	New worktree
Feature A	Hotfix	New worktree
None	Any	Continue

Best Practices

DO:

• Use descriptive worktree paths: ../project-{feature}
• Clean up finished worktrees

DON'T:

• Create worktree for tiny tasks
• Forget to push before removing worktree