Microsoft/vscode

SCM Graph - follow Git Worktree selection

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#262,880 opened on Aug 22, 2025

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Description

It would be great if SCM Graph would follow (switch automatically) to the currently selected Git Worktree. Yes, there is an option to switch manually and it works great. But as an improvement, it would be great to have an option to "stick" graph to worktree/branch selection.

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktoptooling
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.
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
VS Code extension API basicsGit worktree conceptsSCM Graph code navigation
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
Examine the SCM Graph implementation in the VS Code repository, likely under src/vs/workbench/contrib/scm. Study the existing manual switch logic and identify where worktree selection changes occur. The feature requires adding a configuration option to auto follow the selected worktree, updating the graph view accordingly. Review any previous attempts or comments by the assignee for guidance.