raine/workmux: A Cleaner Way to Run Parallel Git Worktrees
Description and use
workmux links Git worktrees to dedicated tmux windows, simplifying parallel branch work and reducing mistakes.
Problem
Managing multiple Git branches with separate terminals and directories becomes chaotic and error‑prone.
Outcome
Parallel development becomes streamlined: isolated directories, dedicated tmux contexts, and repeatable commands reduce setup time and errors.
Workflow
- Install workmux via its README instructions.
- Use
workmux add <branch>to create a worktree and tmux workspace for a branch. - Use
workmux listto view all active workspaces. - Use
workmux remove <branch>to clean up finished worktrees and tmux sessions. - Open editors (e.g., Cursor) or run servers/tests in the corresponding tmux windows for each branch.
Evidence
Each branch gets an isolated directory and a dedicated tmux context.
Worktrees share the same Git repository data, but each checkout still needs its own dependencies, build artifacts, and environment configuration.
- Record date: 2026-09-05T19:00:35.102Z