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Repository.status() parsing

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Description

Is there a built-in utility to coerce a value from .status() into a string of flags by name?

If not is this something that could be PR'd?

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Research direction

Start by locating Repository.status() in the Python bindings and reviewing its current return value and related documentation. Check whether a named-flag conversion utility already exists; done means the expected behavior and scope are defined, with relevant tests covering the result.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
api
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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