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[Requests and ideas] I would like to be able to name worktrees, based on git branch maybe.

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I would like to be able to name worktrees, based on git branch maybe.
The autogenerated names are not helpful

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| App version | 0.2.28 |
| OS | Windows 10.0.26200 |
| Theme | GitHub |
| Path | /chat |
| Tenure | Day 1 |

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the desktop app's worktree creation and naming logic, then determine how the associated Git branch is exposed; done should be demonstrated by tested, reproducible worktree naming behavior matching the chosen requirement.

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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
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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