New Feature

High-level workflow to start working on a new feature in an isolated project copy.

What it does

This is a workflow that orchestrates the /fork-project skill and provides complete setup instructions.

1. Runs the fork-project script to create an isolated copy
2. Shows the user exactly how to start working in the copy
3. Lists all currently active copies for reference

Usage

/new-feature <feature-name>

Examples:

/new-feature auth-refactor
/new-feature new-dashboard
/new-feature fix-memory-leak

How to execute

Step 1: Create the fork

bash .claude/skills/fork-project/scripts/fork-project.sh "<feature-name>"

Step 2: List active copies

After the fork is created, list all active copies so the user can see what's active:

PROJECT_DIR="$(pwd)"
PROJECT_NAME="$(basename "$PROJECT_DIR")"
PARENT_DIR="$(dirname "$PROJECT_DIR")"
echo "Active copies:"
ls -d "${PARENT_DIR}/${PROJECT_NAME}_copy_"* 2>/dev/null | while read -r dir; do
  echo "  - $(basename "$dir") -> $dir"
done

Step 3: Provide next steps to the user

After everything completes, tell the user:

Feature copy ready!

To start working:
  1. Open a NEW terminal
  2. cd <copy-path>
  3. Run: claude

You now have a fully isolated environment. Work freely with any number of agents.

When done, return here and run:
  /finish-feature <feature-name>

Important

• The feature name should be descriptive but short (used in directory and branch names)
• Each feature copy is fully isolated - agents in one copy cannot affect another
• You can have multiple features in progress simultaneously
• The copy is created in the parent directory of the current project