git worktree

SafeMultiple working trees

git worktree add <path> <branch>

Check out several branches side by side — handle an urgent fix without stashing your work.

Examples

git worktree add ../hotfix hotfix/crashOpen a hotfix tree

Syntax

git worktree [add|list|remove] <path> [branch]

Before you run it

Clean up with worktree remove.

Related commands

git stashStash changes
git switchSwitch branches (modern)
git cloneClone a repo

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