tell user how to push the branch / give a sample command when base branch does not exist on origin #295

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1. JacobStephens2 commented on Oct 17, 2026

   

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   Category: enhancement
   Summary: Give an actionable command when the Base branch is missing on origin.

   Current behavior:
   Base branch preparation reports that the branch does not exist on origin and says to push it first, without showing a command. A directly started Run normally uses the checked-out branch; a Pass may name a different Base branch, including one that does not exist locally.

   Desired behavior:
   Keep the preflight failure and identify the missing Base branch. When that exact branch exists locally, include a copyable command that pushes it to origin and sets its upstream, equivalent to git push --set-upstream origin <base>, with safe argument quoting. When it does not exist locally, explain that the named branch must first be created or obtained, or a valid Base branch selected; do not suggest pushing the unrelated checked-out branch.

   Key interfaces:

   • Base branch preparation: knows the selected branch, origin and local branch presence.
   • The existing preflight error and documented Base branch guidance: provide consistent recovery instructions.

   Acceptance criteria:

   • A missing remote Base branch that exists locally produces an error containing a usable push command for that exact branch and origin.
   • A Pass naming a branch other than the checked-out branch receives guidance for the named branch.
   • A branch absent both locally and on origin receives accurate guidance rather than a command that publishes a different branch or cannot work as presented.
   • Preflight performs no push, checkout, branch creation or other automatic repair.
   • Relevant preflight coverage exercises local-present and local-absent cases; documented examples quoted by the change are kept consistent.

   Out of scope:

   • Other branch or Worktree error messages, including the local-ahead-of-origin case.
   • New flags, configuration or automatic branch repair.
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