Microsoft/vscode

Git fetch from other branches

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#283975 opened on Dec 17, 2025

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Description

Sometimes we want to update branch without checking out, especially update many branches. Which equivalence to command git fetch {remote} {branch}:{branch}

So I would like to propose that vscode should have command Git:Fetch Branch... and will open branch selector (with All checkbox to select all that has difference) to run git fetch command to all selected branch

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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.
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
Basic understanding of GitFamiliarity with VS Code's command systemTypeScript knowledge
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Examine existing Git commands in VS Code, e.g., 'Git: Fetch' in `extensions/git/src/commands.ts`. Understand how commands are registered in the command palette and how branch selection pickers work. Check if there are similar commands like 'Git: Checkout' that use branch lists. The feature requests a new command 'Git: Fetch Branch...' with a branch selector; look at the `pickBranch` utility or similar patterns. Also review any comments in the issue for additional guidance.