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GitHub - improving git error message for fatal error in commit_refs

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#182,679 opened on May 16, 2023

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Description

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes/No

  • VS Code Version: 1.78.2
  • OS Version: Ubuntu 23.04

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Run git push
  2. An error message is shown "Can't push refs to remote. Try running "Pull" first to integrate your changes"
  3. Click on "Show Command output"
> git push -u origin output
remote: Resolving deltas:   0% (0/3)        
remote: Resolving deltas:  33% (1/3)        
remote: Resolving deltas:  66% (2/3)        
remote: Resolving deltas: 100% (3/3)        
remote: Resolving deltas: 100% (3/3), completed with 3 local objects.        
remote: fatal error in commit_refs        
To github.com:user/repo.git
 ! [remote rejected]           output -> output (failure)
error: failed to push some refs to 'github.com:user/repo.git'

A quick google search reveals that "fatal error in commit_refs" means that GitHub is currently not working.

Current error message

Can't push refs to remote. Try running "Pull" first to integrate your changes

Improved error message

Can't push refs to remote. This is probably a GitHub issue. Check https://www.githubstatus.com/ for details.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescriptnodejs
Domain
developer experience
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
under 1 hour
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
TypeScriptVS Code extension development
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
Search the VS Code codebase for the error message string 'Can't push refs to remote. Try running "Pull" first to integrate your changes'. It is likely in a git extension file, possibly in a locale/messages file. After locating the string, replace it with a message that suggests checking GitHub status, such as 'Can't push refs to remote. This is probably a GitHub issue. Check https://www.githubstatus.com/ for details.'. Ensure the change is consistent with the project's localization approach. Note that the issue already has an assignee, so coordinate with the maintainer before starting.