A powerful CLI tool for seamless parallel development with Git worktrees
ๆฅๆฌ่ช โข Installation โข Why Phantom? โข Basic Usage โข Documentation
Phantom is a powerful CLI tool that dramatically boosts your development productivity by making Git worktrees simple and intuitive. Run multiple tasks in isolated environments simultaneously and achieve true multitask development. Built for the next generation of parallel development workflows, including AI-powered coding with multiple agents.
- ๐ Simple worktree management - Create and manage Git worktrees with intuitive commands
- ๐ True multitasking - Create separate working directories per branch and run multiple tasks simultaneously
- ๐ฏ Execute commands from anywhere - Run commands in any worktree with
phantom exec <worktree> <command> - ๐ช Built-in tmux integration - Open worktrees in new panes or windows
- ๐ Interactive selection with fzf - Use built-in fzf option for worktree selection
- ๐ฎ Shell completion - Full autocomplete support for Fish and Zsh
- โก Zero dependencies - Fast and lightweight
brew install aku11i/tap/phantomnpm install -g @aku11i/phantomGit worktrees are powerful but require manual management of paths and branches. Also, navigating between multiple worktrees is cumbersome. Phantom eliminates these problems:
# Without Phantom
git worktree add -b feature-awesome ../project-feature-awesome origin/main
cd ../project-feature-awesome
# With Phantom
phantom create feature-awesome --shellWhen you run phantom create feature-awesome, a new Git worktree named feature-awesome is created in .git/phantom/worktrees/.
All worktrees created with phantom are centrally managed in this location.
your-project/ # Git repository
โโโ .git/
โ โโโ phantom/
โ โโโ worktrees/ # Phantom-managed directory
โ โโโ feature-awesome/ # branch name = worktree name
โ โโโ bugfix-login/ # another worktree
โ โโโ hotfix-critical/ # yet another worktree
โโโ ...
This convention means you never need to remember worktree paths - just use the branch name for easy worktree operations.
Phantom provides perfect functionality as a command-line tool. Developers feel the trust and comfort of flying first class.
Phantom supports full shell completion for fish and zsh. Use tab key to complete commands and worktree names.
When creating worktrees, you can use tmux to open them in new windows or panes. This allows you to manage multiple work environments simultaneously.
# Create and open worktree in new window
phantom create feature-x --tmux
# Create with split panes
phantom create feature-y --tmux-vertical
phantom create feature-z --tmux-horizontal
# Open existing worktrees in tmux
phantom shell feature-x --tmux
phantom shell feature-y --tmux-v
# Result: Multiple worktrees displayed simultaneously, each allowing independent workPhantom works seamlessly with editors like VS Code and Cursor. You can specify an editor to open worktrees.
# Open with VS Code
phantom create feature --exec "code ."
# Or open existing worktree
phantom exec feature code .
# Open with Cursor
phantom create feature --exec "cursor ."
phantom exec feature cursor .Interactive search with fzf allows quick worktree selection.
# Open shell with fzf selection
phantom shell --fzf
# Delete with fzf selection
phantom delete --fzfphantom create feature-awesome
phantom listphantom shell feature-awesome
# Start development work
# Exit the shell when done
exitphantom exec feature-awesome {command to run}
# Example: phantom exec feature-awesome npm run buildphantom delete feature-awesome- Getting Started - Common workflows and tips
- Commands Reference - All commands and options
- Configuration - Set up automatic file copying and post-create commands
Contributions are welcome! See our Contributing Guide for:
- Development setup
- Code style guidelines
- Testing requirements
- Pull request process
MIT License - see LICENSE