using-git-worktrees git:20260507.8dfdcb4C

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---
name: using-git-worktrees
description: Use when starting feature work that needs isolation from current workspace or before executing implementation plans.
graph:
  domains: [domain:software-engineering]
  skillAreas: [skill-area:agentic-loops, skill-area:orchestration-loop]
  workflows: [workflow:feature-development]
  topics: [topic:developer-experience]
  roles: [role:tech-lead, role:backend-engineer]
2. Verify directory is gitignored
3. Create worktree with new branch
4. Run project setup (auto-detect npm/cargo/pip/go)
5. Verify clean test baseline
6. Report ready

## Safety

- Always verify worktree directory is gitignored
- Always run baseline tests
- Report failures before proceeding

## Agents Used

- Process agents referenced in `superpowers-workflow.js`

## Tool Use

Referenced by `executing-plans` and `subagent-driven-development` processes.