Microsoft/vscode

SCM Graph - Allow user to change the default history item reference

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#244,866 opened on Mar 27, 2025

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Description

I mostly use the all option of SCM Graph to view all branches. This option does not seem to persist between repositories/machines.

If possible, I would like make a request for it to be saved with UI state or configured through settings.json :)

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Tech stack
typescriptnodejs
Domain
desktopdeveloper experience
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.
1-3 hours
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 APIsettings.jsonUI state management
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
The issue is assigned, indicating work is in progress. To understand the context, explore the SCM Graph implementation in VS Code's source, particularly the 'scm' workbench contribution (src/vs/workbench/contrib/scm/). Look for how UI state is currently persisted (e.g., using IStorageService or settings). Understand how the 'all' option for history items is stored. Consider if a new setting needs to be added to settings.json or if the UI state should be saved across sessions. Since the issue is assigned, you might want to follow the assignee's work or ask for guidance on unblocked tasks.