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For files: check `git ls-files | grep -i name`, correct relative path from repo root, or use `git add` for new files.\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"a4d897db-358c-465f-9084-f61a78779ece","proposed_action":"Recommended action: For branches: `git fetch --all` then `git switch <branch>` (or `git switch -c <b> --track origin/<b>`); list with `git branch -a`. 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