Worktree Creator Skill
This skill enables creating fully configured git worktrees for parallel development with isolated ports, databases, and configuration.
When to use this skill
Use this skill when:
- •User asks to create a git worktree
- •User wants to set up parallel development environments
- •User needs to run multiple instances simultaneously
- •User mentions working on multiple branches at once
- •User wants isolated testing environments
Instructions
Step 1: Understand the request
Extract from the user's request:
- •Branch name (required): The git branch to create the worktree from
- •If the branch name is not provided, stop and ask the user to provide a branch name
- •Port offset (optional): Custom port offset (if not provided, auto-calculated)
Step 2: Invoke the slash command
Use the SlashCommand tool to run:
/git-simple:create_worktree_prompt <branch-name> [port-offset]
Examples:
- •
/git-simple:create_worktree_prompt feature-auth- Creates worktree with auto-calculated ports - •
/git-simple:create_worktree_prompt fix-bug 2- Creates worktree with port offset 2 (ports 4020, 5193)
Step 3: Share results
The /git-simple:create_worktree_prompt command will:
- •Create the git worktree in
trees/<branch-name> - •Configure isolated ports (auto-incremented to avoid conflicts)
- •Set up environment files with proper configuration
- •Install dependencies for server and client
- •Start both services automatically
- •Provide access URLs and management instructions
Share the command output with the user, highlighting:
- •Access URLs for the dashboard
- •Ports being used
- •How to stop/restart the worktree
- •How to remove it later
Examples
Example 1: Simple worktree creation
User: "Create a worktree for the feature-dashboard branch"
Your response: Use SlashCommand to run /git-simple:create_worktree_prompt feature-dashboard
Example 2: Worktree with specific port offset
User: "Set up a parallel environment on branch hotfix-security with port offset 5"
Your response: Use SlashCommand to run /git-simple:create_worktree_prompt hotfix-security 5
Example 3: Multiple worktrees
User: "I need worktrees for branches: feature-a, feature-b, and feature-c"
Your response:
- •Use SlashCommand to run
/git-simple:create_worktree_prompt feature-a - •Use SlashCommand to run
/git-simple:create_worktree_prompt feature-b - •Use SlashCommand to run
/git-simple:create_worktree_prompt feature-c
Each will automatically get unique ports (4010/5183, 4020/5193, 4030/5203).
Related capabilities
- •The created worktree will run automatically with isolated ports, database, and configuration
- •Each worktree is completely independent and can run simultaneously with others
Troubleshooting
If the command fails, common issues:
- •Branch name already exists as a worktree
- •Ports are in use (command kills them automatically)
- •Missing dependencies (ensure bun is installed)
- •Git worktree errors (handle uncommitted changes first)
The slash command provides detailed error messages and suggestions.