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Git - Initiate code review from commit in graph

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#270,409 opened on Oct 8, 2025

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Description

Right-clicking on commit should allow me to initiate a code review for the changes in that commit

Contributor guide

Research direction
Add a context menu item to commits in the Git graph view that triggers a code review creation dialog. Research the existing code review API in VS Code and the Git extension's graph implementation.
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktop
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.
1-2 days
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.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
Git
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70