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Git worktrees cheatsheet

Create new worktree from existing branch

git worktree add <WORKTREE-PATH> <BRANCH>

Create new branch and its worktree

git worktree add -b <BRANCH> <WORKTREE-PATH>

List current worktrees

git worktree list

Delete a worktree

git worktree remove <WORKTREE-PATH>

Clean up worktrees metadatas

git worktree prune
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