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fix: prevent Boatstack operational directories from dirtying primary checkout #81

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4 changes: 4 additions & 0 deletions ...boatstack-distribution/release-notes/2026-07-21-prevent-worktree-dirty-state.md
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### Ignore linked worktrees to prevent primary checkout dirty state

Boatstack now automatically ignores `worktrees/` inside the `.product-loop/` directory by explicitly adding it to the generated `.product-loop/.gitignore` file. This prevents linked worktree directories from dirtying the primary repository checkout, ensuring commands like `boatstack-update` can run smoothly. Users should still commit or clean up their untracked `features/` and `intake/` copies before updating.

2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion labs/12-product-engineering-loop/product-engineering-loop/export.go
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Expand Up @@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ func BuildExportBundle(configPath string, config ProjectConfig, rawConfig []byte
return ExportBundle{}, err
}
files[".product-loop/project.json"] = projectJSON
files[".product-loop/.gitignore"] = []byte("bin/\n")
files[".product-loop/.gitignore"] = []byte("bin/\nworktrees/\n")
files[".product-loop/intake/.gitkeep"] = []byte{}
files[".product-loop/hooks/guard.sh"] = guardShellScript()
files[".product-loop/hooks/guard.ps1"] = guardPowerShellScript()
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