posit-dev / posit-dev/positron

New Folder from Git option to fork and clone

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area: core enhancement
Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

It would be nice if "New Folder from Git" had an option to fork and clone? It could be a nice way to recreate (or get close to) usethis::create_from_github() experience regardless of language.

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Research direction

The issue names the New Folder from Git entry point but mentions no files or tests. Start by locating that command and the existing fork and clone flow; done means the option can fork and clone a repository as part of the new-folder workflow.

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Assessment

Tech stack
git, typescript
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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