Git - git sync issue on an empty repo

Description

# create empty repo test1
git clone https://.../test1.git test1_01
git clone https://.../test1.git test1_02
cd test1_01
code ./
# add 1.txt -> commit -> sync
cd ../test1_02
code ./
# click sync: I expect changes will be synced

Contributor guide

Tech stack

typescriptnodejs

Domain

developer experience

Issue type

bug

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.

1-3 hours

Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.

stale

ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.

mostly clear

Prerequisites

Basic Git knowledgeVSCode setup

Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.

30

Research direction

Investigate the git sync logic in VSCode's git extension (likely in extensions/git/src/). Reproduce the scenario with empty repos. Check if the issue is related to branch handling or push/pull behavior when there are no commits. Look at existing comments and any attempted fixes. Ensure the assignee's progress is known.