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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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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Research direction
Compare the code paths for `git.checkout` with and without a branch argument, focusing on the logic that detects local changes and prompts to stash.
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typescript
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backend
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2
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1-3 hours
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75