BranchBadge is a lightweight Visual Studio extension that shows your current Git branch directly inside the Solution Explorer.
No more guessing which branch you’re on. Stay aware and avoid accidental commits to the wrong branch.
Features
Displays the current Git branch in Solution Explorer.
Minimal, clean yellow banner that integrates seamlessly into the IDE.
Auto-updates when you switch branches.
Installation
Download the extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Double-click the .vsix file or install it directly from Extensions > Manage Extensions in Visual Studio.
Restart Visual Studio and enjoy!
Usage
Open any solution that is under Git source control.
Look at the top of Solution Explorer. Your active branch is displayed there.