New worktree-remove Command for Safe Worktree Cleanup

We're excited to announce the release of AI CLI v1.3.1, which introduces a new worktree-remove command for safely removing Git worktrees without merging changes.

New Feature

Safe Worktree Removal

The new worktree-remove command provides a safe way to remove worktrees when you don't want to merge their changes:

ai worktree-remove <branch>

Key features:

• Safely removes worktrees without merging changes
• Warns about uncommitted changes
• Interactive confirmation to prevent accidental data loss
• Automatically cleans up associated branches
• Clear feedback about the removal process

Example Usage

1. Remove a worktree:

ai worktree-remove feature-a

2. If there are uncommitted changes:

Warning: Found uncommitted changes in worktree. These changes will be lost.
Use "ai worktree-merge" to merge changes before removing.
Press Ctrl+C to abort or Enter to continue...

3. The command will:

• Remove the worktree directory
• Delete the associated branch (if not main)
• Provide confirmation of successful removal

When to Use

Use worktree-remove when you want to:

• Discard changes in a worktree
• Clean up abandoned experiments
• Remove worktrees that are no longer needed
• Start fresh with a feature branch

Use worktree-merge when you want to:

• Keep and merge changes from a worktree
• Integrate completed features
• Preserve work done in a worktree

Installation

Update to the latest version:

npm install -g @justinhandley/ai-cli@latest

Or using pnpm:

pnpm install -g @justinhandley/ai-cli@latest

What's Next?

We're working on more features to enhance your development workflow. Stay tuned for updates!

Feedback

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the new worktree-remove command. Feel free to:

• Try it out and let us know if you encounter any issues
• Suggest improvements or additional features
• Share your use cases and success stories

You can reach us through:

• GitHub Issues
• GitHub Discussions