Microsoft/vscode

Git - Honor `git.autoStash` when switching branches

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#240,571 opened on Feb 12, 2025

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Description

  1. Have git.autoStash enabled
  2. Switch branches with changes in working tree
  3. :bug: modal dialog appears asking whether I want to stash changes

I would expect that auto stash just happens and that the stash is automatically popped after switching branches

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Research direction
Investigate the branch switching flow in the Git extension to find where the modal dialog is shown despite the git.autoStash setting being enabled, and ensure the auto stash is performed silently.
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typescript
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desktopdeveloper experience
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2
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