AI Git Commit

Created by Ashish Masih, an India-based developer and a 3rd-year college student at Sardar Beant Singh State University.

Generate smart Git commit messages automatically using free AI models (Gemini + local fallback).

Features

• Automatically stage changes (git add .) and generate commit messages using AI.
• Uses Gemini API (cloud) or a local AI model fallback if no API key is provided.
• Lets users review and edit the AI-generated commit message before committing.
• Supports JavaScript projects out of the box.
• Works seamlessly on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Example workflow:

1. Open a VS Code workspace.
2. Run the command AI: Generate Commit Message.
3. AI generates a commit message based on your staged changes.
4. Review or edit the suggested message.
5. Commit automatically using Git.

Requirements

Before using this extension, make sure your system has:

• Gemini API key:

  • Generate your API key from Google AI Studio.
  • Add it to your system environment variables as GEMINI_API_KEY.

• Python (3.10+) installed and added to PATH.

• Node.js (16+ recommended) installed.

• Git installed and available in your system PATH.

The extension uses a local Python script to generate commit messages if no Gemini key is found.

Extension Settings

This extension does not currently add any custom VS Code settings.

Known Issues

• If no changes are staged, the extension will show a warning.
• On first use, ensure Python and Node are installed and accessible via PATH.
• Gemini API requests require an active internet connection.

Release Notes

1.0.0

• Initial release with Gemini + local AI fallback support.
• Automatic git add . and commit generation.

1.0.1

• Bug fixes and improved diff parsing.

1.1.0

• Added user review prompt before committing AI-generated messages.

Following Extension Guidelines

Ensure that you've read through the extension guidelines and follow best practices:

• Extension Guidelines

Working with Markdown

You can author your README using Visual Studio Code. Useful editor keyboard shortcuts:

• Split the editor (Cmd+\ on macOS or Ctrl+\ on Windows/Linux).
• Toggle preview (Shift+Cmd+V on macOS or Shift+Ctrl+V on Windows/Linux).
• Press Ctrl+Space to see a list of Markdown snippets.

For More Information

• Visual Studio Code's Markdown Support
• Markdown Syntax Reference

Enjoy using AI Git Commit!