Can two worktrees be checked out to the exact same branch concurrently?

Where are worktree admin files stored inside the repository?

Can you create a worktree for a detached commit SHA?

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Git Worktrees Workflow

Git Worktree manages multiple concurrent working directories linked to the same local repository, supporting switching branches without stashing or checking out files in a single folder.

Git Worktree Visualizer

Git Worktree loaded. Create a linked worktree to work on a hotfix branch concurrently.

Common Git DB

Shared .git database storage

toolmight-web/

Path: c:\projects\toolmight-web

Active branch: main

Linked worktree inactive

Real-world analogy: Multiple Workbenches

Linked Worktree

Main Worktree

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Imagine having multiple tables in a studio. On table 1, you draft furniture model A. On table 2, you draft model B. You switch benches instead of clearing table 1.

Linked Worktree= Separate file directories sharing the same .git database history.
Main Worktree= The primary project directory containing the .git database folder.