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Use when the user wants to set up a parent folder that hosts multiple sibling git repos and unifies their AI coding assistant configs (agents, commands, skills, hooks) into one session — e.g. "create a workspace for these repos", "I want one Claude/Codex session across my frontend and backend repos", "set up a multi-repo workspace", "combine repos for Claude", "combine repos for Codex", "make a workspace shell so I can use agents from multiple repos at once". Also use when the user wants to add Codex or Claude Code support to an existing generated workspace — e.g. "add Codex support", "make this old Claude workspace work with Codex", "add Claude Code support", "sync assistant config". Also use when the user wants to manage worktrees in an existing workspace — e.g. "create worktrees for feature/x", "set up feature branch across repos", "start a multi-repo feature", "remove worktrees for feature/x", "show worktree status", "I want to work on feature/x across all repos", "clean up the feature branch worktrees", "also create worktree for backend", "add backend to feature/x worktrees", "need worktree for another repo on this branch", "extend worktrees to include api".
About this skill (catalog notes)
Virtual Workspace includes 20 code blocks for direct copy-paste. At roughly 3,406 words the SKILL.md is on the longer end of the catalog distribution.
License
MIT
Original author
filipealva
Indexed lastmod
Catalog position
General · general-misc
Indexed related skills
10
How Virtual Workspace fits the catalog
Virtual Workspace 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
This skill creates workspaces compatible with both Claude Code (.claude/) and Codex (.codex/).
What this skill does
Virtual Workspace 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/virtual-workspace/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.
When to invoke it: Use when the user wants to set up a parent folder that hosts multiple sibling git repos and unifies their AI coding assistant configs (agents, commands, skills, hooks) into one session — e.g.
Who uses this skill
The Virtual Workspace 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).
Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/virtual-workspace/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.
Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/virtual-workspace/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\virtual-workspace\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.
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How do I install the Virtual Workspace Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/virtual-workspace/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Virtual Workspace skill do?
Use when the user wants to set up a parent folder that hosts multiple sibling git repos and unifies their AI coding assistant configs (agents, commands, skills, hooks) into one session — e.g. "create a workspace for these repos", "I want one Claude/Codex session across my frontend and backend repos", "set up a multi-repo workspace", "combine repos for Claude", "combine repos for Codex", "make a workspace shell so I can use agents from multiple repos at once". Also use when the user wants to add Codex or Claude Code support to an existing generated workspace — e.g. "add Codex support", "make this old Claude workspace work with Codex", "add Claude Code support", "sync assistant config". Also use when the user wants to manage worktrees in an existing workspace — e.g. "create worktrees for feature/x", "set up feature branch across repos", "start a multi-repo feature", "remove worktrees for feature/x", "show worktree status", "I want to work on feature/x across all repos", "clean up the feature branch worktrees", "also create worktree for backend", "add backend to feature/x worktrees", "need worktree for another repo on this branch", "extend worktrees to include api".
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 Virtual Workspace skill?
Use Virtual Workspace 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 Virtual Workspace" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Virtual Workspace 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. Virtual Workspace 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/.
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