Sathwik Chirivelli
fdedc0c2b7
# Objective Make the branch picker easier to scan and ensure branch creation and remote icons behave consistently across All, Local, and Remote filters. ## Solution - Group local and remote branches under their own headers in the All filter. - Place the create-branch option above branch sections when there is no exact branch-name match. - Resolve each remote's hosting provider from its URL and show the provider icon for branches from that remote. - Include remote URLs in remote-workspace repository responses so arbitrary remote names work without hardcoding `origin` or `upstream`. ## Edge Cases Fixed - An exact branch can exist outside the active Local or Remote filter. The picker now checks all branches before offering to create a duplicate branch. - A non-exact search can return fuzzy branch matches and a create action. The create action now stays at the top, before the Local and Remote section headers. - When a filtered search has no branch matches, the create action is shown without incorrectly placing it under a Local Branches or Remote Branches header. - Repositories can use any remote name, not only `origin` and `upstream`. Provider icons are resolved independently for every configured remote. - Remotes hosted on an unknown or unsupported forge use the generic server icon instead of implying a desktop or a specific provider. - Remote-workspace repositories carry the same remote-name-to-URL data as local repositories, so their branch icons follow the same provider-resolution path. ## Testing - `cargo check -p git_ui --no-default-features` - Branch picker test suite (17 tests) - `git diff --check` Tested on macOS. ## Self-Review Checklist: - [x] I've reviewed my own diff for quality, security, and reliability - [x] Unsafe blocks (if any) have justifying comments - [x] The content adheres to Zed's UI standards ([UX/UI](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#uiux-checklist) and [icon](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/blob/main/crates/icons/README.md) guidelines) - [x] Tests cover the new/changed behavior - [x] Performance impact has been considered and is acceptable ## Showcase <img width="560" height="522" alt="Screenshot 2026-07-17 at 11 19 27 PM" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/28d57315-b859-4a8d-86ca-53f9fb513bf5" /> The updated branch picker groups local and remote branches, keeps the create-branch action above those sections, and shows forge-specific icons for remote branches. --- Release Notes: - Improved branch picker filtering, grouping, branch creation suggestions, and remote-provider icons.
Zed
Welcome to Zed, a high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter.
Installation
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