gitbutlerapp/gitbutler

Add a "delete remote" option along side "delete local" in branch preview

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#5,508 opened on Nov 10, 2024

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UX/UIenhancementgood first issue

Description

We currently provide the ability to delete local branches in the app, but this ought to support deleting remote branches too. This should be available on the "branch preview" page. It might make sense to also prompt the user after we detect that a branch has been merged in.

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Tech stack
rustsveltetypescripttauri
Domain
desktopfrontendbackend
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.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
basic Git knowledgefamiliarity with GitButler appunderstanding of branch preview UI
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
55
Research direction
Start by examining the existing "delete local" functionality in the branch preview page. Look for relevant files in the repository, such as the branch preview component (likely in src/lib/components or similar). Understand how the current delete action works and how it interacts with the Git backend. Then, extend the UI to include a "delete remote" option, possibly with a confirmation dialog. Consider implementing automatic detection of merged branches to prompt the user. Check for any existing code related to remote branch deletion in the backend (Rust).