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ck:worktree

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Create isolated git worktree for parallel development in monorepos.

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How to use this skill

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/phuc-nt/my-translator/blob/HEAD/.opencode/skills/worktree/SKILL.md

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Git Worktree

Create an isolated git worktree for parallel feature development.

Workflow

Step 1: Get Repo Info

node .opencode/skills/worktree/scripts/worktree.cjs info --json

Parse JSON response for: repoType, baseBranch, projects, worktreeRoot, worktreeRootSource.

Step 2: Detect Branch Prefix

From user's description:

  • "fix", "bug", "error", "issue" → fix
  • "refactor", "restructure", "rewrite" → refactor
  • "docs", "documentation", "readme" → docs
  • "test", "spec", "coverage" → test
  • "chore", "cleanup", "deps" → chore
  • "perf", "performance", "optimize" → perf
  • Default → feat

Step 3: Convert to Slug

"add authentication system" → add-auth "fix login bug" → login-bug Max 50 chars, kebab-case.

Step 4: Handle Monorepo

If repoType === "monorepo" and project not specified, use AskUserQuestion:

AskUserQuestion({
  questions: [{
    header: "Project",
    question: "Which project for the worktree?",
    options: projects.map(p => ({ label: p.name, description: p.path })),
    multiSelect: false
  }]
})

Step 5: Execute

Monorepo:

node .opencode/skills/worktree/scripts/worktree.cjs create "<PROJECT>" "<SLUG>" --prefix <TYPE>

Standalone:

node .opencode/skills/worktree/scripts/worktree.cjs create "<SLUG>" --prefix <TYPE>

Options:

  • --prefix - Branch type: feat|fix|refactor|docs|test|chore|perf
  • --worktree-root <path> - Override default location (only if needed)
  • --json - JSON output
  • --dry-run - Preview

Step 6: Install Dependencies

Based on project context, run in background:

  • bun.lock → bun install
  • pnpm-lock.yaml → pnpm install
  • yarn.lock → yarn install
  • package-lock.json → npm install
  • poetry.lock → poetry install
  • requirements.txt → pip install -r requirements.txt
  • Cargo.toml → cargo build
  • go.mod → go mod download

Commands

CommandUsageDescription
createcreate [project] <feature>Create worktree
removeremove <name-or-path>Remove worktree
infoinfoRepo info with worktree location
listlistList worktrees

Notes

  • Script auto-detects superproject, monorepo, and standalone repos
  • Default worktree location is smart: superproject > monorepo > sibling
  • Use --worktree-root only to override defaults
  • Env templates (.env*.example) auto-copied with .example suffix removed