We ditched worktrees for Claude Code. Here's what we use instead

The text discusses the challenges of using git worktrees for managing multiple parallel Claude Code sessions in a large TypeScript monorepo at Trigger.dev, highlighting issues such as port conflicts, database isolation, and the complexity of duplicating services like PostgreSQL and Redis for each worktree. Instead of relying on worktrees, the text introduces GitButler, a tool that allows multiple branches to be applied to the same working directory by assigning changes to virtual branches. This approach removes the need for duplicating development environments and enables more flexible branching strategies, where changes can be committed to specific branches without the overhead of managing separate directories. GitButler's CLI, which supports JSON output for scripting, provides a more streamlined workflow by allowing Claude Code to commit changes to different branches within a single session, thus enhancing efficiency and eliminating the need for extensive setup and management scripts. The text emphasizes the benefits of using GitButler's approach over traditional worktrees, particularly in complex development environments, and suggests that it offers a significant upgrade in managing AI-driven development projects.