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Add comprehensive git worktree workflow system with 6 new scripts, intelligent repository detection, unified command abstractions, and extensive documentation covering migration, daily workflows, and best practices

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Closes #44

Issue: Add comprehensive git worktree workflow support

Add complete worktree workflow system with:

Core Scripts:
- git-migrate-to-worktrees: Convert repos to worktree structure
- git-issue-branch: Unified command adapting to repo structure
- git-smart-switch: Context-aware branch navigation
- git-worktree-ide: IDE launcher for worktrees
- git-worktree-cleanup: Automated cleanup of merged worktrees
- git-clone-worktree: Clone with worktree structure from start

Intelligent Abstractions:
- Auto-detection of repository structure
- Transparent delegation between traditional/worktree modes
- Behavioral polymorphism for unified developer experience
- Graceful fallback for legacy patterns

Documentation:
- WORKTREE_WORKFLOW.md: Comprehensive guide with critical rules
- WORKTREE_QUICK_START.md: Quick reference card
- WORKTREE_SCRIPT_ABSTRACTIONS.md: Technical architecture docs

Enables parallel development on multiple issues simultaneously
with zero learning curve and AI-friendly workflow.

Closes #44

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…ative command reference

Documentation improvements:
- Emphasize interactive issue selection (no issue number required)
- Add searchable list and fuzzy filtering capabilities
- Clarify native git commands vs helper scripts choice
- Add comprehensive git worktree command reference
- Expand locked worktrees explanation with use cases
- Remove shell prompt integration (git prompts work automatically)
- Add complete native command workflows and examples

Key additions:
- "No Issue Number Required" section highlighting interactive mode
- Full git worktree command reference (create, list, remove, lock, etc.)
- Native vs helper scripts comparison with 3 detailed examples
- Locked worktrees explanation with network drive/external drive scenarios
- Common workflows: parallel development, hotfix, code review
- Troubleshooting commands and configuration options

Makes it clear users have complete freedom to use native git commands
or helper scripts, with detailed documentation for both approaches.

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]>
…ained structure

Key clarifications:
- ~/git/ is just an example location, works anywhere you clone repos
- Worktree structure works in any directory: /projects/, /workspace/, home, etc.
- All worktrees are contained WITHIN the repository directory
- Self-contained structure keeps everything portable and together
- Moving repository directory moves all worktrees together
- No worktrees scattered across different filesystem locations

Added prominent notes at top of both guides explaining location
flexibility and emphasizing the self-contained nature of the structure.

Makes it clear users can organize their repositories however they prefer
while maintaining the benefits of the contained worktree structure.

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]>
Add detailed explanation of why we use .git/info/exclude instead of
.gitignore for worktree structure:

Key points:
- Prevents Git from tracking worktrees/ directory and base README
- Uses .git/info/exclude for local, non-tracked exclusions
- Avoids .gitignore which would need to be in every branch
- Prevents merge conflicts across branches
- Works across all worktrees automatically
- Zero code changes required to existing branches

Benefits of .git/info/exclude approach:
✅ Local to repository (not committed)
✅ Works across all branches
✅ No branch conflicts
✅ Zero code changes
❌ .gitignore would cause merge conflicts and require branch updates

This enables the worktree structure without modifying any branch files,
making migration completely transparent to the codebase.

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]>
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