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Claude Code subagents fail to see feature branches due to default worktree settings

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A user encountered an issue where Claude Code's subagents, when configured with `isolation: worktree`, were not recognizing code changes made on feature branches. This occurred because the worktrees were defaulting to the repository's main branch instead of the active feature branch. The solution involves ensuring the `baseRef` setting is correctly configured to point to the feature branch, allowing the subagent to access the intended code context. The user details a step-by-step process involving git commands and specific Claude Code configuration to reproduce and resolve the problem. AI

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Claude Code subagents fail to see feature branches due to default worktree settings

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  1. dev.to — Claude Code tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriel Anhaia ·

    Your Claude Code Worktree Subagent Can't See Your Feature Branch. Set baseRef to head

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