Allow forking a session without creating a worktree
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Description
## Summary
As a user, I want to fork a full session while reusing the current checkout so that I can preserve the session context without creating a worktree.
## Problem
Worktrees are not practical for some large repositories because they can take a long time to create or cannot build independently.
## Current workaround
Use `/fork` in Copilot CLI, then continue the forked session in either the CLI or the app.
## Proposed behavior
When forking a session, allow the user to choose between:
- Creating a separate worktree
- Reusing the current checkout
The fork should preserve the parent session's context and support nested-session workflows.
## Expected outcome
Users can work on related tasks from the same session context without creating an impractical worktree.
Contributor guide
Research direction
Start with the existing /fork behavior in Copilot CLI and trace how a fork continues in the CLI or app. Define the choice between creating a worktree and reusing the current checkout, then verify that the fork preserves session context and supports nested-session workflows.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- github
- Domain
- cli, desktop, developer-experience
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100