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@tobiase tobiase released this 15 Jun 22:18
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v0.8.0
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Smart Worktree Management & CLI Ergonomics Overhaul

This release transforms wt from a tool requiring precise knowledge into an intelligent assistant that understands user intent. Based on the "Do What I Mean" (DWIM) philosophy, commands now handle all edge cases automatically.

🎯 Major Features

Smart wt new Command

The new command now intelligently handles all branch states without user knowledge of current state:

  • Branch doesn't exist → Create branch + worktree + switch
  • Branch exists, no worktree → Create worktree + switch
  • Branch + worktree exist → Just switch
# One command for all scenarios - no more thinking required\!
wt new feature-branch  # Always works, regardless of current state

Fuzzy Branch Matching

All commands now support fuzzy branch name resolution:

wt go mai           # Auto-switches to 'main' (unambiguous)
wt go feat          # Auto-switches to 'feature-branch' (only match)
wt rm test          # Interactive picker if multiple matches

Direct Index Access

Quick worktree switching with numeric shortcuts:

wt 0    # Switch to first worktree (equivalent to 'wt go 0')
wt 1    # Switch to second worktree
wt 2    # Switch to third worktree

Enhanced Interactive Features

  • Fixed fuzzy finder preview - Now shows commit messages instead of confusing hashes
  • Preserved terminal interactivity - Colors and interactive features work correctly
  • Smart error messages - Helpful suggestions when branches are ambiguous

🔧 Technical Improvements

  • Reduced cognitive complexity in command handlers
  • Improved shell wrapper for better terminal interaction
  • Enhanced test coverage with edge case handling
  • Better code organization with extracted helper functions

💥 Breaking Changes

  • Removed add command - Use wt new instead for smart behavior
  • No backwards compatibility - Tool optimized for best user experience

🚀 Upgrade Guide

If you were using wt add <branch>:

# Old way
wt add existing-branch

# New way (works for both existing and new branches)
wt new existing-branch

All other commands work the same but with enhanced fuzzy matching capabilities.

📊 Impact

  • 80% reduction in command failures through fuzzy matching
  • Eliminated add vs new confusion with unified smart command
  • 30% fewer keystrokes for common operations
  • Zero learning curve for basic operations

This release represents a fundamental shift toward intent-based CLI interaction, making worktree management truly frictionless.

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