libgit2 / libgit2/libgit2sharp

Branch is checked out, although CloneOptions.Checkout=false is set

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Description

Reproduction steps

Clone a repo like so:

Repository.Clone(remoteDir, localDir, new CloneOptions()
{
    Checkout = false,
    FetchOptions = new FetchOptions() { TagFetchMode = TagFetchMode.All }
});
Expected behavior

No branch is checked out.

Actual behavior

A branch gets checked out. Even if develop or master are missing, it takes the first branch it can find.

Version of LibGit2Sharp (release number or SHA1)

0.27.0-preview-0175

Operating system(s) tested; .NET runtime tested

.net 5.0.17

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue with Repository.Clone, CloneOptions.Checkout=false, and FetchOptions configured for all tags. Trace the clone handling of the Checkout option and verify completion by confirming that no branch is checked out, including when develop or master is absent.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
csharp, git
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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