Microsoft/vscode

Git - Support context menu actions on branch collections

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#275788 opened on Nov 6, 2025

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Description

I would like to be able to delete all branches with a specific prefix (for example copilot/) by using the context menu in the repositories view

Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
developer experiencetooling
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.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
TypeScriptVSCode extension APIGit
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
25
Research direction
Review VSCode's Git extension implementation, particularly the context menu for branch collections in the source code area. Look for existing context menu actions on branches to understand the pattern. Consider adding a new command that filters branches by prefix and allows bulk deletion. Check the repository's issue tracker for any prior discussions or PRs related to branch deletion.