microsoft / microsoft/vscode-remote-release

Cannot choose branch of dotfiles repository

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Since May 13, 2025.

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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
  • Logs:

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Open devcontainer settings
  2. 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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