I cannot export changes to branch

[Dhruvkiller167]

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I cannot export changes to branch , my 120 core hour limit has been exhausted and my work is stuck on there . any way to download my work , because i cannot wait for next month

[RohanPranto]

You're running into GitHub Codespaces' monthly 120 core-hour limit, and since it’s exhausted, the system is preventing you from exporting or accessing the codespace properly.

Here are some workarounds to try downloading or recovering your code without waiting:

✅ Try These Steps to Download Your Work:

1. Use git from the Codespace (if still accessible via terminal):
   If the Codespace is still accessible (even in terminal-only mode):
   git remote -v

If it has a remote (e.g., GitHub), push your changes:

git add .
git commit -m "Backup commit before limit hit"
git push origin your-branch-name

If it works, your code is now pushed to the repo, and you can clone it anywhere.

2. Use GitHub CLI or SSH (If Codespace GUI fails but backend is alive):
   Try connecting via GitHub CLI or SSH from your local terminal:

gh codespace list
gh codespace ssh -c <codespace-name>

Then scp files from the codespace to your local machine.

3. Check if the Codespace's File Tree is Still Viewable
   Go to the Codespaces dashboard:
   👉 https://github.com/codespaces

Click your codespace.

If the file tree loads even partially:

Open each file and manually copy-paste contents to local files (yes, tedious but works).

Or use the "Download" button (if still visible).

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4. Create a Support Request to GitHub
   If it's critical and the above fail:

Go to: https://support.github.com/

Choose "Codespaces" → explain that your work is stuck due to quota and you urgently need access/export.

They sometimes make exceptions or provide temporary recovery access.

5. Try Exporting via GitHub CLI (Outside Codespaces)
   gh codespace export -c <codespace-name>
   If it fails but the CLI gives more detail, you might get a clue why (e.g., permission, core limit enforcement)

[Praveen7123]

Hi @Dhruvkiller167

🛠️ Fix: "Cannot Export Changes to Branch" Error

🔄 Step 1: Sync Your Local Branch

git checkout your-branch
git pull origin your-branch

⚠️ If You Get Merge Conflicts:

# 1. Check conflicted files:
git status

# 2. Open each file, resolve conflicts (remove <<<<<<< markers)
# 3. Mark as resolved:
git add .
git commit -m "Resolved conflicts"

🚀 Step 2: Push Properly

# Standard push:
git push origin your-branch

# If branch doesn't exist remotely:
git push --set-upstream origin your-branch

🔥 Last Resort (Force Push)

git push --force-with-lease origin your-branch

⚠️ Only use if you're the only contributor!

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