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so it seems there is a race when new worktree is used + custom agent.

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so it seems there is a race when new worktree is used + custom agent. if worktree is not ready before copilot trying to read the custom agent, session fails.


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App version 1.1.20
OS Windows 10.0.26200
Theme GitHub
Path /chat
Tenure Week 10

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No file, test, or entry point is named. First reproduce the failure on Windows 10 with app version 1.1.20 using a new worktree and a custom agent, then trace the session startup ordering; done means the session succeeds when the worktree is not initially ready.

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Domain
desktop, developer-experience
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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