github / github/app

Improve the app's workflow for forked repositories

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Description

Forked projects need support for choosing the upstream base, creating worktrees from the latest upstream commit, pushing branches to the fork, and opening pull requests against the upstream repository instead of assuming origin is always the source and target

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Research direction

Start by mapping the app's repository and pull-request workflow for forked repositories; the issue does not name files, tests, or entry points. Done means users can choose an upstream base, create worktrees from the latest upstream commit, push branches to the fork, and open pull requests against the upstream repository.

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Assessment

Tech stack
git, github
Domain
desktop, developer-experience
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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