Worktrunk

Worktrunk solves a real pain point for developers running multiple AI agents in parallel. Git's native worktree commands are verbose and error-prone, especially when you're managing 5-10+ branches. Worktrunk makes worktrees as easy as branches, with commands like `wt switch feat` instead of `cd ../repo.feat`. The hooks system is a standout: you can run commands on create, pre-merge, and post-merge, which is perfect for automating setup tasks like installing dependencies or starting dev servers. The LLM commit message feature also saves time, though it requires you to have an LLM provider configured. That said, Worktrunk isn't for everyone. If you're a solo developer working on a single branch at a time, or if you prefer a GUI like GitKraken, this tool adds no value. It also assumes you're comfortable with Git worktrees conceptually — beginners will find the learning curve steep despite the simplified commands. The `wt merge` workflow is opinionated (squash or rebase into main), which may not align with all team workflows. Compared to alternatives like `git worktree` alone or GUI tools with worktree support, Worktrunk offers a cleaner DX and agent-specific features (e.g., `-x` flag to launch an agent on switch). But those already happy with raw Git worktrees or using a broader Git client like Fork might not need a dedicated CLI. For the use case it targets — parallel AI agent development — Worktrunk is the best tool we've seen. It's actively maintained and free, so the risk of trying it is zero. Just don't expect it to replace your entire Git workflow.