# What is Git worktree?

> Source: https://openclawdatabase.com/glossary/worktree/
> Last updated: 2026-04-18
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# What is Git worktree?

A Git feature that lets one repo have multiple working directories on different branches simultaneously. Agents use worktrees for parallel experiments — try a refactor in an isolated tree without polluting main.

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