Git Account Switcher

A VS Code / Cursor extension that clears stored GitHub credentials in one click, enabling you to re-authenticate with a different account.

Features

• One-click credential wipe: Clear GitHub credentials from your system's credential store
• Cross-platform support: Works on Windows (Credential Manager), macOS (Keychain), and Linux (git credential store)
• Confirmation dialog: Prevents accidental credential deletion
• Status bar button: Easy access from the VS Code status bar

Usage

1. Look for the $(github) Clear Git Auth button in the VS Code status bar (bottom left, left-aligned)
2. Click the button
3. Confirm the warning dialog
4. GitHub credentials are cleared
5. Next git operation (push, pull, fetch) will prompt you to re-authenticate

How It Works

This extension uses platform-specific commands to delete stored credentials:

• Windows: cmdkey /delete:git:https://github.com
• macOS: security delete-internet-password -s github.com
• Linux: echo url=https://github.com | git credential reject

Scope (V1)

This extension does one thing: clear credentials. It does not:

• Store or manage multiple GitHub accounts
• Switch between accounts automatically
• Handle tokens or PATs
• Modify git configuration

These features are planned for V2.

Requirements

• VS Code 1.75.0 or later
• Git installed and configured
• Stored GitHub credentials in your system's credential store

License

MIT