github / github/copilot-cli

copilot --resume or /resume should prefer the copilot sessions spawned by the parent process / tree

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Description

### Describe the feature or problem you'd like to solve

When copilot crashes and doesn't emit a sessionId, copilot --resume lists all sessions for that folder, but if there are others running, the right session might not be obvious.

### Proposed solution

If you record the process (tree?) that created the session and prioritize those in the session list, it will make resuming failed sessions easier.

### Example prompts or workflows

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Research direction

Start by tracing the --resume and /resume entry points, then follow session creation and the code that builds the session list. Determine how the process or parent relationship can be recorded and used for ordering; done means sessions spawned by the relevant parent process tree are prioritized when resuming.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
shell
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
50/100

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