Creating a new branch from fork branch
Problem to solve
Create a new branch in the main project based on the branch in a fork repository.
Intended users
Developers
Further details
This helps for example when continuing a contribution.
Current non-obvious workaround:
- copy SHA from branch in fork
- paste SHA on new branch page
Proposal
Allow to select the project on the new branch page similar to the new merge request page.
Permissions and Security
User needs permission to create a new branch in the main project and to see the repository of the fork.