Git Worktree CLI (gwt)

Tooling around git worktrees to make managing multiple branches easier

Work on multiple branches simultaneously without stashing or switching. Never lose context switching between features. One repository, multiple working directories:

my-project/
├── main/           # Main branch
├── feature-123/    # Feature branch  
└── bugfix-456/     # Bugfix branch

Each directory is independent. cd to switch between branches.

Installation

git clone https://github.com/mikko-kohtala/git-worktree-cli.git
cd git-worktree-cli
cargo build --release && cargo install --path .
gwt completions install  # Optional: tab completion

Daily Workflow

# Setup once per project
gwt init [email protected]:company/app.git
cd main

# Create branches instantly
gwt add feature/user-auth
gwt add hotfix/login-bug

# Switch contexts with cd (no stashing)
cd ../feature/user-auth    # Work on feature
cd ../hotfix/login-bug     # Fix urgent bug
cd ../feature/user-auth    # Back to feature

# See all work with PR status
gwt list
# ┌───────────────────┬─────────────────────────────┐
# │ BRANCH            │ PULL REQUEST                │
# │ main              │ -                           │
# │ feature/user-auth │ #42 (open)                  │
# │ hotfix/login-bug  │ #41 (merged)               │
# └───────────────────┴─────────────────────────────┘

# Clean up finished work
gwt remove hotfix/login-bug

Commands

• gwt init <url> - Setup project from repository
• gwt add <branch> - Create branch directory
• gwt list - Show branches with PR status
• gwt remove [branch] - Delete branch directory
• gwt auth <provider> - Setup GitHub/Bitbucket auth

Automation

Auto-run commands when creating/removing branches. Edit git-worktree-config.jsonc:

{
  "hooks": {
    "postAdd": [
      "npm install",
      "npm run init"
    ]
  }
}

Now gwt add feature/x automatically installs dependencies.

PR Integration

Setup once to see PR status in gwt list:

GitHub: gh auth login Bitbucket: gwt auth bitbucket-cloud setup

Works with GitHub, Bitbucket Cloud, and Bitbucket Data Center.

Why This Makes Work Easier

• No stashing - Switch branches instantly with cd
• No losing context - Each branch keeps its state
• Parallel work - Handle urgent fixes without disrupting features
• Automated setup - Dependencies install automatically via hooks
• PR visibility - See all pull requests from terminal

Requirements

• Git 2.5+
• Rust 1.70+ (for building)

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MIT License • Contributions welcome