[FEATURE] Add option to disable automatic worktree creation in desktop app

Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Apr 16, 2026 by admin-biztax Closed May 26, 2026

Preflight Checklist

  • [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
  • [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)

Problem Statement

When using the Claude Code desktop app, a new git worktree is automatically
created for each conversation. There is no supported setting to disable this behavior.

Proposed Solution

Add a supported configuration option in settings.json to disable automatic
worktree creation. For example:

"worktreeEnabled": false

Environment:

  • OS: Windows 11
  • App: Claude Code Desktop

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

Critical - Blocking my work

Feature Category

CLI commands and flags

Use Case Example

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Additional Context

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