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+# Claude Code worktrees
+.claude/worktrees
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+If asked to work on a feature, before starting:
+
+- Create a new branch like "claude/short-feature-name"
+- Create a worktree in `.claude` for working on it
+- Ensure that the repo-local `.git/config` `[user]` section is using an ATProto `@-` handle as a `name`, and a `did:plc` instead of an email
+
+When ready to submit:
+
+- Check for a rebase against `main` and fix any conflicts
+- Ensure that all `prek` feedback has been fixed
+- Submit the PR with the installed `atgc` CLI: `atgc pr create`
+
+If asked to iterate post-submission:
+
+- Update the existing PR via `atgc pr resubmit`, rather than with a new `atgc pr create`.