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[Requests and ideas] i want to select a branch for my cloud agent to work on.

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i want to select a branch for my cloud agent to work on. e.g. pick up work on an existing PR

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| App version | 1.0.2 |
| OS | macOS 15.7.7 |
| Theme | GitHub |
| Path | /chat |
| Tenure | Week 5 |

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Research direction

Start with the /chat flow in the GitHub app and trace how a cloud agent is started. Define the branch-selection and existing-PR cases before identifying the affected entry points; done means an agent can be directed to a chosen branch or existing pull request.

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Assessment

Tech stack
github
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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