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Show HN: I kept forgetting Git worktree syntax, so I wrapped it
- binbandit 10mo agoI’ve been using git worktrees for a while, but I could never remember the commands. Every time I needed to context switch I’d end up googling “git worktree add” again. So I made a small wrapper called workty. The main things it does: ``` wnew feat/login Creates a new worktree and cd’s into it wcd Fuzzy-pick an existing worktree and cd there wgo main Jump straight back to the main worktree ``` There’s also a simple dashboard that shows the state of everything: ``` ▶ feat/login ● 3 ↑2↓0 ~/.workty/repo/feat-login main ↑0↓0 ~/src/repo ``` It’s not trying to replace git or introduce a new workflow — it just removes friction from using worktrees. It won’t delete dirty worktrees unless you force it, and it prompts before anything destructive. Written in Rust. Install via cargo: ``` cargo install git-workty ``` Repo: https://github.com/binbandit/workty https://github.com/binbandit/workty Curious if anyone else uses worktrees as their main workflow, or if I’m just weird for doing this. If you want, I can also: Make it slightly more “HN-humble” / less pitchy Tighten it further to fit the classic “Show HN:” style Add a short one-liner opener like “Show HN: workty – a tiny git worktree wrapper”