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[Requests and ideas] Repo details and active branch disappeared from bottom chat area after chat session started

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Description

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**Category:** Requests and ideas

When I first pulled in the project I could see the active branch at the bottom. But once I started a session the repo branch disappeared. I would like to continue seeing which active repository branch I'm in. ie, I don't want to accidentally run a full session on "main" I'd like to know that I'm clearly on a "feature" branch.

[Before Session Chat](https://agamecontent.blob.core.windows.net/share/Before-Session-Chat.png)
[After Session Chat Start](https://agamecontent.blob.core.windows.net/share/After-Session-Chart-Start.png)

The info bar below the chat text area disappeared after I started a chat session with the agent. I would like to easily see or have that information visible at all times or by hover over.

Thank you for the great product! 👍

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| App version | 0.2.24 |
| OS | Windows 10.0.26100 |
| Theme | GitHub |
| Path | /chat |
| Tenure | Day 1 |

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Research direction

Start at the /chat path and compare the provided Before Session Chat and After Session Chat Start screenshots to identify where the repository and active-branch information is rendered before and after a session begins. The work is done when the active branch remains visible or has an equally clear hover-based presentation throughout the chat session, including the shown Windows configuration.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop, frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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