[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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