Enhanced /ide command for git worktree development workflows

[bjcoombs]

Enhanced /ide Command for Git Worktree Development

Problem

The /ide command currently requires the IDE to be running in the exact same directory as the Claude Code session. This creates friction for developers using git worktrees, which is a common workflow pattern where:

• Base repo is at: ~/dev/github.com/<user>/<repo>/<repo>-main/
• Feature branches are at: ~/dev/github.com/<user>/<repo>/worktree/<branch-name>/
• Developers often run Claude Code from the base repo level for broader context
• IDEs are typically opened at the worktree level for focused development

Current Behavior

When running /ide from ~/dev/github.com/<user>/<repo>/, Claude Code cannot connect to an IDE running in ~/dev/github.com/<user>/<repo>/<repo>-main/ or worktree subdirectories.

Proposed Solution

Enhance the /ide command to:

1. Auto-detect related workspaces: When run from a parent directory, automatically detect and offer IDEs running in subdirectories that are part of the same git repository family

2. Workspace selection: Present a menu of available related IDEs when multiple options exist:

   Found multiple related IDEs:
   1. IntelliJ IDEA: ./<repo>-main (main branch)
   2. IntelliJ IDEA: ./worktree/<feature-branch> (current work)
   
   Select IDE [1-2]:
   

3. Contextual awareness: Prioritize IDEs in active worktrees or recently modified directories

Benefits

• Supports git worktree workflows without requiring directory navigation
• Maintains ability to run Claude Code at higher levels for cross-service analysis
• Reduces context switching between terminal sessions
• Aligns with established development patterns in large codebases

Alternative Approaches

• Add a --search-subdirs flag to /ide command
• Allow manual specification: /ide --path ./worktree/<branch-name>
• Auto-connect to the most recently active IDE in subdirectories

This enhancement would significantly improve the developer experience for teams using git worktrees and multi-service repositories.