Worktree created from worktree instead of Local copy and can't delete worktrees

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  • Cursor IDE
  • MacOS
  • Version: 2.4.27 (Universal)
  • VSCode Version: 1.105.1
  • Commit: 4f2b772756b8f609e1354b3063de282ccbe7a690

I fired off a “Use multiple models” agent, and it created a worktree from another worktree instead of my local copy. I know because it’s referencing a method in it’s response which doesn’t exist in my local copy.

I added "git.showCursorWorktrees": true to my settings so I could see the worktrees, and I can’t delete any of them. I click the 3 dots to the right of the worktree > Worktrees > Delete Worktree and get this popup:

You cannot delete the worktree you are currently in. Please switch to the main repository first.

I have no other windows open, closed all files, and closed all agent tabs.

Nothing shows me I’m working within a worktree, or which worktree I’m in, and I have no idea how to switch in/out of them via the IDE.

Creating a basic Local agent works fine and edits my local directory as expected.

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Hey, thanks for the report. This is a known issue with worktrees and agents, the team is aware of it.

Similar reports: Multi-agent copy from worktree

When you use multi-agent mode (Use Multiple Models), agents sometimes switch incorrectly between the worktree and the main directory when creating and applying changes. This can also block deleting worktrees through the UI.

For now, please try these workarounds:

  • Remove worktrees manually in the terminal: git worktree remove ~/.cursor/worktrees/[project]/[hash] (if that doesn’t work, add the --force flag)
  • If Cursor says you’re inside a worktree, try restarting the IDE, this often resets the state
  • Next time, try using Single Agent instead of Multiple Models until we fix this

I’ll pass your report along for prioritization.

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