Microsoft/vscode

Git - Checkout command not allowing the option to stash or migrate any change you’ve made locally

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#249,087 opened on May 16, 2025

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Description

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

  • VS Code Version: 1.100.1
  • OS Version: Window 11

When calling commands.executeCommand("git.checkout", repo, name) with local changes you get the following:

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But commands.executeCommand("git.checkout", repo) and having the user select the branch gives:

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktop
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.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic TypeScriptVS Code extension APIGit usage
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
25
Research direction
Investigate the git.checkout command implementation in VS Code's Git extension, likely in extensions/git/src/commands.ts. Compare the code paths when a branch name is provided directly versus when the user selects a branch interactively. The issue indicates that the stash/migrate prompt is not shown in the former case. Look for where the prompt logic is invoked and ensure it is triggered regardless of how the branch is specified. Also review any related comments or PRs for prior discussion.