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Treehouse Git Worktree Manager CLI

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TL;DR

Treehouse is a CLI tool written in Go that simplifies working with Git worktrees by abstracting away the manual management overhead. It lets you switch between and create worktrees with minimal friction. Git worktrees are powerful for parallel development across branches but require verbose commands and manual directory management. Treehouse automates that workflow so developers can focus on code rather than worktree housekeeping.

What it actually is

  • What: Treehouse is a CLI tool written in Go that simplifies working with Git worktrees by abstracting away the manual management overhead. It lets you switch between and create worktrees with minimal friction.
  • Who built it / maintained by: kunchenguid (independent developer on GitHub)
  • Status: stable
  • Why it matters: Git worktrees are powerful for parallel development across branches but require verbose commands and manual directory management. Treehouse automates that workflow so developers can focus on code rather than worktree housekeeping.
  • How it compares to alternatives:
  • git worktree (built-in)
  • gws
  • ghq
  • wt (various CLIs)
  • GitHub stars: 766 · License: MIT · Archived: no

Links

  • Repo: https://github.com/kunchenguid/treehouse

Kickstarter guide

Install the binary from the GitHub releases page or build from source with go install. Initialize treehouse in your repository, then use its commands to create, switch, and remove worktrees without manually tracking paths. Check the README on GitHub for the full command reference and configuration options.