🔄 Agentic Methodology · Branch Isolation

Isolate parallel work with git worktrees

Separate directories per branch letting agents work concurrently without stepping on each other.

intermediate~25 minAgent Power UsersAI-Native EngineersTeams Shipping With Agents

Steps

1Create worktrees per workstream: git worktree add ../feat-x -b feat-x
2Install dependencies inside EACH worktree; they do not share node_modules
3Assign one agent per worktree; forbid cross-worktree checkouts mid-run
4Name worktree dirs after branches; delete immediately after merge
5Prune stale worktrees monthly: git worktree prune plus manual sweep
6Never create a worktree INSIDE another repository's working tree

Common Pitfalls

▲Assuming installed deps carry across worktrees
▲Two agents editing the same file via different worktrees then merging blindly

Commands

Install with skills CLI

$ npx skills add aniruddhaadak80/skills --skill branch-isolation-git-worktree-isolation

Install globally

$ npx skills add aniruddhaadak80/skills --skill branch-isolation-git-worktree-isolation -g

Tags

#git#worktrees#parallel#agentic-methodology#branch-isolation

Install this skill

$ npx skills add aniruddhaadak80/skills --skill branch-isolation-git-worktree-isolation -a opencode

SKILL.md

# Isolate parallel work with git worktrees

> Separate directories per branch letting agents work concurrently without stepping on each other.

## When to Use This Skill

Separate directories per branch letting agents work concurrently without stepping on each other.

## Steps

1. Create worktrees per workstream: git worktree add ../feat-x -b feat-x
2. Install dependencies inside EACH worktree; they do not share node_modules
3. Assign one agent per worktree; forbid cross-worktree checkouts mid-run
4. Name worktree dirs after branches; delete immediately after merge
5. Prune stale worktrees monthly: git worktree prune plus manual sweep
6. Never create a worktree INSIDE another repository's working tree

## Common Pitfalls

- Assuming installed deps carry across worktrees
- Two agents editing the same file via different worktrees then merging blindly

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