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Git - integration displays unhelpful error message when pushing large file

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#226,011 opened on Aug 19, 2024

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Description

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes

  • VS Code Version: 1.92.2
  • OS Version: Windows 10 21H1

Pushing a large file (over Github's maximum of 100MB) results in a pop-up error message prompting the user to try pulling first:

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

Reviewing the actual error message by clicking through to the terminal or command output reveals the actual issue, but including the actual error message in the pop-up may be helpful to some users.

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Commit a large file
  2. Push or sync

Edit: Issue remains in 1.92.2

Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescriptnodejs
Domain
developer experiencedesktop
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.
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
TypeScriptVS Code extension API
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Look at the VS Code built in Git extension source code, specifically the error handling for push operations. The error message displayed in the pop up is misleading; find where this message is generated and modify it to include the actual error from Git. The relevant file is likely in `extensions/git/src/` or similar. Check the `push` command implementation and the notification service used to show the pop up.
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