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Cannot create a session on a detached HEAD

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Description

When starting a new session on a detached HEAD, the session creation failed due to the error below. I have to checkout a new branch manually.
The checkout branch changed while the session was being prepared. Submit again to use the current branch.

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue by starting a new session while the repository is on a detached HEAD, then trace the session-creation flow and the checkout-state error. Done means a session can be created from a detached HEAD without manually checking out a new branch.

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Assessment

Tech stack
git
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
58/100

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