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Start a new session in an existing Worktree.

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Description

I would like to be able to start a new session in an existing Worktree.
Currently, when I starte a new session, I can create a new worktree or work locally in a selected branch but I cannot select a branch with an existing worktree. If I start some work in a worktree, I am forced to keep a very long session in that worktree.
A workaround is to add the worktree as a separate project in the app which I am doing but that is not very convenient.


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App version 1.1.14
OS Windows 10.0.26220
Theme GitHub
Path /chat
Tenure Week 16

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Research direction

Start by tracing the new-session flow where a branch or new worktree is selected. Verify that an existing worktree can be chosen and that a new session starts in it without requiring the worktree to be added as a separate project.

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Assessment

Tech stack
git
Domain
desktop, developer-experience
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
66/100

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