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# List Branches

# Overview

The List Branches feature enables users to view all branches within a specific GitHub repository directly from the AskTheCode GPT. This functionality provides an overview of the repository's branch structure, making it easier to navigate and manage different versions of the project.

# Why It's Useful

  • Branch Overview: Quickly get an overview of all branches in a repository, helping users to navigate and understand the project's structure.

  • Branch Selection for Work Continuation: Enables users to pick up and continue working on a specific branch directly from the chat UI.

  • Branch Naming Strategy Support: Depending on the branch naming strategy, this feature can help ChatGPT to automatically pick the correct branch for any user interactions.

# How to Use

  1. Provide the Repository URL: Start by providing the GitHub repository URL to the AskTheCode plugin.

  2. Request Branch List: Ask for a list of all branches in the repository using a simple command like "Please list all branches in [repository URL]."

# Sample

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Please list all branches in https://github.com/huggingface/pytorch-image-models

# Conclusion

The "List Repository Branches" feature is a vital tool for efficient GitHub repository management, offering a straightforward method to view and select branches. It enhances user interaction with the project by facilitating branch selection and supporting strategic branch naming for optimized ChatGPT integration.