Git Coworker Check

Q: What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Git Coworker Check skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Git Coworker Check is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at https://claudskills.com/learn/what-is-skill-md/.

Category: General · Sub-category: general-misc · Last updated: 2026-06-13

Detect whether another Claude agent is working in the same repo clone before running destructive git operations (stash, reset, checkout --). Use when starting a session in a non-worktree checkout, or before any "clean up the working tree" action that could wipe a coworker's in-flight changes.

About this skill (catalog notes)

Git Coworker Check includes at least one code block. The SKILL.md runs to about 703 words, in the catalog's typical mid-range.

License: BlueOak-1.0.0
Original author: meaganewaller
Indexed lastmod: 2026-06-13
Catalog position: General · general-misc
Indexed related skills: 10

How Git Coworker Check fits the catalog

Git Coworker Check sits in the General category under the general-misc sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.

These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.

From the source SKILL.md

Detect another agent working in the same repo clone and warn before destructive operations that could destroy its uncommitted changes.

What this skill does

Git Coworker Check is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the general-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/git-coworker-check/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

When to invoke it: Use when starting a session in a non-worktree checkout, or before any "clean up the working tree" action that could wipe a coworker's in-flight changes.

Who uses this skill

The Git Coworker Check Claude Code skill is built for Claude Code users and developers across all disciplines looking for general-purpose AI assistance. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 119,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/git-coworker-check
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/git-coworker-check/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/git-coworker-check/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/git-coworker-check/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/git-coworker-check/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\git-coworker-check\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Git Coworker Check Claude Code skill?

Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/git-coworker-check/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.

What does the Git Coworker Check skill do?

Is this skill free to install?

Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.

When should I use the Git Coworker Check skill?

Use Git Coworker Check when your Claude Code task falls under the General category — specifically in the general misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Git Coworker Check" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.

What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Git Coworker Check skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Git Coworker Check is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

Attribution & license

Source: https://github.com/meaganewaller/marketplace/blob/HEAD/plugins/git/skills/git-coworker-check/SKILL.md
License: BlueOak-1.0.0
Author: meaganewaller

Cite this skill

If you reference this skill in a blog post, paper, or documentation, you can cite it as:

APA

meaganewaller. (2026). Git Coworker Check [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/git-coworker-check/

BibTeX

@misc{git-coworker-check-2026,
  author    = {meaganewaller},
  title     = {Git Coworker Check [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/git-coworker-check/}
}

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