Microsoft/vscode

Remember the selection of selected worktrees under the `Source Control: Changes` panel

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#271554 opened on Oct 15, 2025

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Description

Remember the selection of selected worktrees under the Source Control: Changes panel. This selection resets on restart, and I don't manage my worktrees from VSCode (nor would I feel the need to manage the staged changes of worktrees I'm not actively working in)

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Tech stack
typescript
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.
2
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.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
TypescriptVSCode source code structureSettings persistence mechanisms
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
The issue requests that the selection of worktrees in the Source Control: Changes panel be remembered across restarts. To implement this, explore how VSCode persists UI state, such as using workspaceState or globalState. Look at the Source Control extension code under src/vs/workbench/contrib/scm. There is no linked PR or discussion yet. The assignee may provide guidance.