Git Worktrees

Worktrees let you check out multiple branches simultaneously in separate directories.

Syntax

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git worktree add ../branch-name feature
git worktree list
git worktree remove ../branch-name
git worktree prune

Git Worktrees

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# Create worktree
git worktree add ../feature-branch feature/login

# List worktrees
git worktree list

# Work in the worktree directory
cd ../feature-branch

# Remove worktree
git worktree remove ../feature-branch

Try It Yourself

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