GitPlus — Extended Git Utilities for VS Code

A lightweight extension that adds essential Git features missing from the default VS Code experience.

🚀 Features (Current)

1. Rename Last Commit Message

Quickly update the most recent commit message without touching staging or other changes.

How to use:

• Open the Command Palette → GitPlus: Rename Last Commit Message
• Enter your updated message
• Confirm and the last commit will be amended safely

⚠️ Only affects the latest commit (HEAD). Renaming older commits is not supported (yet).

🚧 Coming Soon

We're actively building more powerful Git utilities to make your workflow smoother. Stay tuned for upcoming features including file history tracking, advanced diff views, and more. Your feedback helps shape what comes next!

🔧 Requirements

• Git installed on your system
• A workspace folder that is already a Git repository

📦 Installation

1. Open the VS Code Marketplace
2. Search for GitPlus
3. Click Install

🧩 Commands Overview

💬 Feedback & Suggestions

GitPlus is evolving. If you have ideas for missing Git features or UX improvements, feel free to share them.

🛠️ Development

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• TypeScript
• VS Code (for testing)

Setup

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Compile TypeScript to JavaScript
npm run compile

Testing Locally

Option 1: Using VS Code Debugger (Recommended)

1. Open this project in VS Code
2. Press F5 or go to Run and Debug → Run Extension
3. A new VS Code window will open (Extension Development Host)
4. In the new window:
   • Open a folder that is a Git repository
   • Test the commands:
     • Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) → Type "Rename Last Commit Message" or "Show File History"
     • Source Control → Look for the "Rename Last Commit Message" button in the title bar
     • File Explorer → Right-click a file → "Show File History"

Option 2: Using Watch Mode

1. In one terminal, start watch mode:

   npm run watch
   

2. Press F5 in VS Code to launch Extension Development Host
3. Make changes to the code - TypeScript will auto-compile
4. Reload the Extension Development Host window (Cmd+R / Ctrl+R) to see changes

Testing Checklist

• ✅ Test "Rename Last Commit Message" command

Build

npm run compile

Watch Mode

npm run watch

Package Extension

# Install vsce globally (if not already installed)
npm install -g @vscode/vsce

# Package the extension
vsce package

This creates a .vsix file that can be installed manually or published to the marketplace.

📝 License

MIT