microsoft / microsoft/vscode-remote-release
Cannot choose branch of dotfiles repository
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Description
I have several different branches for my dotfiles repository that I use for different things (e.g. personal vs work), but there is no way to choose which branch to use.
- VSCode Version: 1.96.2
- Local OS Version:
- Remote OS Version:
- Remote Extension/Connection Type: Dev Containers/WSL/Remote - Tunnels/VS Code Server
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Steps to Reproduce:
- Open devcontainer settings
- Only options for repository, target path, command, and .gitconfig
Does this issue occur when you try this locally?: Yes/No
Does this issue occur when you try this locally and all extensions are disabled?: Yes/No
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