feat(integrations): add remote provider integrations #24
Description
Description
Add integrations with popular Git hosting providers to enhance the Git experience with rich remote information, avatars, PR/issue linking, and remote actions.
Scope Clarification: This issue covers the foundational integration layer - authentication, API access, and basic remote operations. Features that build on this foundation (like autolinks and PR management) have their own dedicated issues.
Supported Providers
Tier 1 (Full Support)
- GitHub (github.com)
- GitHub Enterprise Server
- Azure DevOps (dev.azure.com)
- Azure DevOps Server (on-premises)
Tier 2 (Standard Support)
- GitLab (gitlab.com)
- GitLab Self-Managed
- Bitbucket Cloud
- Bitbucket Server
Tier 3 (Basic Support)
- Gitea
- Gerrit
Integration Features
Authentication
- OAuth authentication flow
- Personal Access Token (PAT) support
- Secure credential storage
- Multiple account support
Enhanced Information
- Author avatars from provider
- Pull request information on commits
- Issue linking in commit messages
- Branch protection status
- CI/CD build status
Remote Actions
- Open file/commit/branch on remote
- Copy remote URLs
- Create pull request from branch
- View pull request details
- Open issues in browser
Configuration Options
- Provider-specific settings
- Custom domain support (Enterprise/Self-Managed)
- Authentication method preference
- Avatar caching settings
- Auto-link patterns per provider
Related Issues (Features that depend on this)
This issue provides the foundation for:
- feat(links): add autolink support for issues and external references #25 - Autolinks (uses provider APIs for enhanced issue/PR details in links)
- feat(pr): add Launchpad for pull request management #30 - Launchpad PR management (uses provider APIs for PR data)
- feat(views): add Contributors tool window #21 - Contributors view (uses provider APIs for avatars)
Note: Implement this issue first to enable the dependent features above. Basic functionality in dependent issues may work without full provider integration, but enhanced features require this foundation.
Acceptance Criteria
- Authentication works for each provider
- Avatars load correctly
- PR information displays on relevant commits
- Issue auto-linking works
- Remote URL operations function correctly
- Custom domains are supported