ezyang / ezyang/ghstack

Could we clean up the remote base, head, and orig branches after landing?

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Description

I'm not sure if I'm using this tool correctly, but there are many leftover branches to remove after using ghstack.
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https://github.com/takahirom/arbigent/branches/active

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the ghstack workflow described in the issue and inspect the remote base, head, and orig branches shown in the linked branches page. Determine which branches remain after landing and define completion as safely removing the leftover branches without affecting the landed stack.

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Assessment

Tech stack
git, python
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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