worktree-register

Register an existing git repository folder as a base folder.

Usage

bearing worktree register <folder>

Arguments

Example

# Register a newly cloned repo
git clone https://github.com/org/new-project.git
bearing worktree register new-project

What It Does

1. Verifies the folder is a git repository
2. Adds it to local.jsonl as a base folder
3. Records its current branch and remote

When to Use

• After manually cloning a new repository
• When adding an existing project to a Bearing-managed workspace
• When migrating to Bearing from another workflow

Notes

• The folder must already exist and be a git repository
• Typically used for base folders, not worktrees
• Worktrees created with bearing worktree new are registered automatically