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name: twig-guide description: | This skill should be used when the user:

• Wants to work on multiple branches simultaneously or in parallel
• Needs to start a new feature/task while preserving current work
• Asks about git worktree operations (create, remove, list, clean)
• Mentions "twig" commands (add, remove, clean, list, init)
• Wants to carry or move uncommitted changes to a new branch
• Wants to copy/sync changes between branches
• Needs to isolate work in a separate directory
• Asks about switching context without stashing
• Wants to clean up old/merged branches and their worktrees
• Says phrases like "new worktree", "create worktree", "branch off", "work on something else", "start new work", "parallel work", "separate workspace", "another branch"

Use this skill for ANY worktree-related operation, not just when explicitly asking about twig.

allowed-tools: Read

twig CLI Guide

twig is a CLI tool that simplifies git worktree workflows by automating branch creation, symlinks, and change management in a single command.

Commands Overview

Command	Purpose
twig init	Initialize twig configuration
twig add <name>	Create a new worktree with symlinks
twig remove <branch>...	Remove worktrees and their branches
twig list	List all worktrees
twig clean	Remove unneeded worktrees
twig sync	Sync symlinks and submodules to worktrees

Typical Workflows

Start new feature work

Create a new worktree for a feature branch:

twig add feat/new-feature

This creates a worktree at the configured destination directory, creates a new branch if it doesn't exist, and sets up symlinks.

Move current changes to a new branch

When you realize current work should be on a different branch:

twig add feat/correct-branch --carry

The --carry flag moves uncommitted changes to the new worktree. The source worktree becomes clean.

Copy changes to a new branch

When you want changes in both the current and new worktree:

twig add feat/experiment --sync

The --sync flag copies uncommitted changes to both worktrees.

Carry only specific files

When you want to carry only certain files:

twig add feat/new --carry --file "*.go" --file "cmd/**"

Clean up after merging

Remove worktrees for branches that have been merged:

twig clean

This shows candidates and prompts for confirmation. Use --yes to skip the prompt.

Force remove a worktree

Remove a worktree even with uncommitted changes:

twig remove feat/abandoned -f

Use -ff to also remove locked worktrees.

Configuration

see ./references/configuration.md

Command Details

For detailed information on each command, refer to:

• ./references/commands/add.md - Create worktrees with sync/carry options
• ./references/commands/remove.md - Remove worktrees and branches
• ./references/commands/list.md - List worktrees
• ./references/commands/clean.md - Clean merged worktrees
• ./references/commands/sync.md - Sync symlinks and submodules
• ./references/commands/init.md - Initialize configuration
• ./references/configuration.md - Configuration file details