Show active worktree branch in status bar instead of root repo branch
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Problem Statement
Problem
When working in a git worktree (via git worktree add), the Claude Code
status bar always shows the branch of the root repository, not the
branch of the worktree the session is actually working in.
Example:
- Root repo is on
codex/codexBranch - Claude is working in
.claude/worktrees/claudeBranch/on branchclaude/claudeBranch - Status bar shows:
Branch ← codex/codexBranch❌ - Should show:
Branch ← claude/claudeBranch✅
Why this matters
Worktrees are essential for parallel AI workflows — e.g. Claude Code and
OpenAI Codex working simultaneously on different branches without collisions.
When multiple sessions are active, it's critical to know which branch Claude
is actually operating on.
Related: #22615
Proposed Solution
Suggested fix
Run git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD from the actual working directory
(which may be a worktree), not from the root repo path.
Alternative Solutions
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Priority
Medium - Would be very helpful
Feature Category
Interactive mode (TUI)
Use Case Example
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Additional Context
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