The AutoCommitter extension for Visual Studio Code automatically commits and pushes changes to a specified GitHub repository every 10 minutes. It's a useful tool for developers who want to save their progress periodically without having to manually commit and push changes.
Features
Auto Commit and Push: Automatically commits and pushes changes from the active file to a GitHub repository.
Customizable GitHub Repository: Configure your GitHub repository using the extension prompt.
Periodic Commit: Configurable to commit and push changes every 10 minutes.
Commit History: The file is committed with a timestamp in its name for tracking.
Installation
Install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace.
Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P) and search for AutoCommitter.
Configure your GitHub repository when prompted, or use the command AutoCommitter: Set Repository to set the repository manually.
Start the auto-commit process by running the AutoCommitter: Start Auto Commit command from the Command Palette.
Requirements
Git: Ensure you have Git installed on your system.
GitHub: You need a GitHub account and a repository to commit the changes.
Node.js: The extension uses Node.js for backend processing.
Usage
Set Repository: When you first run the extension, you'll be prompted to enter your GitHub repository (in the format username/repository-name).
Start Auto Commit: Once the repository is set, run the AutoCommitter: Start Auto Commit command to start the automatic commit process.
Commit Interval: The extension will commit the file every 10 minutes with the current contents and push it to your GitHub repository.
Log File: The committed file will be saved with the name committed_file <timestamp>.txt in the Git repository.
How It Works
Auto Commit: The extension reads the active file content and commits it to the local Git repository.
Push Changes: The changes are pushed to the GitHub repository that you configure.
Interval: The commit and push process occurs every 10 minutes. You can modify this duration in the code if necessary.
Commands
AutoCommitter: Set Repository: Set or change the GitHub repository for commits.
AutoCommitter: Start Auto Commit: Start the automatic commit process.
AutoCommitter: Stop Auto Commit: Stop the automatic commit process.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Contributions
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to fork the repository, submit pull requests, or open issues for suggestions and bugs.
Troubleshooting
Error committing or pushing: If you encounter errors related to pushing commits, ensure that your local repository is correctly set up, and the repository URL is accurate.
Personal Access Token: When setting up the extension, you may be asked to provide a GitHub Personal Access Token for authentication. You can create one in your GitHub account settings u
