OpenWebUI Commits
Generate intelligent Git commit messages using your own OpenWebUI instance - no expensive subscriptions required!
Features
- AI-Powered Commit Messages: Automatically generate meaningful commit messages based on your staged changes
- Self-Hosted: Uses your own OpenWebUI instance, giving you full control over your data and costs
- Smart Integration: Seamlessly integrates into VS Code's Source Control UI
- Customizable: Configure API endpoint, model, and API key to match your setup
Usage
- Make changes to your code
- Stage your changes in the Source Control view
- Click the sparkle icon (✨) in the Source Control toolbar, or use the Command Palette (
Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "Generate Commit Message (OpenWebUI)"
- The AI-generated commit message will appear in the commit message box
- Review, edit if needed, and commit!
Requirements
- OpenWebUI Instance: You need a running OpenWebUI instance (local or remote)
- API Access: Ensure your OpenWebUI instance has API access enabled
- Git Repository: Must be working in a Git repository
Setting up OpenWebUI
If you don't have OpenWebUI running yet:
docker run -d -p 3000:8080 --name open-webui ghcr.io/open-webui/open-webui:main
Visit the OpenWebUI documentation for more setup options.
Extension Settings
Configure this extension through VS Code settings (Ctrl+,):
openwebui.apiUrl: Your OpenWebUI base URL (default: http://localhost:3000)openwebui.apiKey: Your OpenWebUI API key (leave empty if not required)openwebui.model: The model to use for generating commits (default: gpt-4o-mini)
Example Configuration
{
"openwebui.apiUrl": "http://localhost:3000",
"openwebui.apiKey": "your-api-key-here",
"openwebui.model": "llama3.2"
}
Getting Your API Key
- Open your OpenWebUI instance in a browser
- Go to Settings → Account
- Find the API Keys section
- Create a new API key if needed
- Copy and paste it into the extension settings
Known Issues
- Large diffs may take longer to process depending on your model
- Ensure your OpenWebUI instance is accessible from VS Code (check firewalls/network settings)
Release Notes
0.0.1
Initial release of OpenWebUI Commits:
- Generate commit messages from staged changes
- Configurable API endpoint and model
- Integration with VS Code Source Control UI
Why This Extension?
Tired of paying for expensive AI coding assistants just to generate commit messages? With OpenWebUI Commits, you can use your own self-hosted AI models to generate high-quality commit messages at no additional cost. Perfect for developers who value:
- Privacy: Your code never leaves your infrastructure
- Cost Control: Use any model you want without subscription fees
- Flexibility: Switch between different AI models as needed
Support
Found a bug or have a feature request? Please open an issue on the GitHub repository.
Enjoy your AI-powered commits without the subscription costs! ✨
