headquarter/openspec/changes/git-repo-working-clones/tasks.md

1. Backend - Repository Creation

• 1.1 Switch clone-based repository creation from mirror clones to normal working clones
• 1.2 Initialize blank repositories with a default branch name
• 1.3 Preserve remote preflight and clear error handling

2. Backend - Git Sync Helpers

• 2.1 Update pull behavior to use the current tracked branch when available
• 2.2 Make branch helpers tolerate unborn HEAD in blank repos

3. Tests

• 3.1 Add unit coverage for clone creation and blank repo initialization
• 3.2 Add coverage for pull behavior on working clones and blank repos

4. Quality Gates

• 4.1 Run targeted API tests