Microsoft/vscode

Git - Support context menu actions on branch collections

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#275,788 opened on Nov 6, 2025

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Description

I would like to be able to delete all branches with a specific prefix (for example copilot/) by using the context menu in the repositories view

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Research direction
Investigate how to add context menu actions in the VS Code extension API, specifically for the source control view. Look into existing Git extension implementation for branch operations and understand the pattern for bulk operations on branch collections. Ensure proper error handling and user confirmation for deletion.
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktoptooling
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GitTypeScript
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30