Allow customization of worktree branch name prefixes
When GitHub Copilot App creates a worktree session, it automatically creates a branch such as:
nishijima267-fantastic-goggles
I would like an option to configure the branch naming format, for example:
copilot/nishijima267/fantastic-goggles
Using a "copilot//" prefix would make it immediately clear that the branch was created by Copilot, identify its owner in shared repositories, and group Copilot branches consistently.
Ideally, this could be configured globally or per project in the App settings.
Repository instructions such as AGENTS.md or .github/copilot-instructions.md cannot solve this because the branch and worktree are created before those instructions are read.
| Field |
Value |
| App version |
1.1.12 |
| OS |
Windows 10.0.26200 |
| Theme |
GitHub |
| Path |
/chat |
| Tenure |
Day 2 (Week 1) |
Allow customization of worktree branch name prefixes
When GitHub Copilot App creates a worktree session, it automatically creates a branch such as:
nishijima267-fantastic-goggles
I would like an option to configure the branch naming format, for example:
copilot/nishijima267/fantastic-goggles
Using a "copilot//" prefix would make it immediately clear that the branch was created by Copilot, identify its owner in shared repositories, and group Copilot branches consistently.
Ideally, this could be configured globally or per project in the App settings.
Repository instructions such as AGENTS.md or .github/copilot-instructions.md cannot solve this because the branch and worktree are created before those instructions are read.