Git Helper VS Code Extension

Overview

Git Helper is a lightweight VS Code extension that streamlines common Git workflows.
It provides quick commands for repository setup, staging, committing, branching, and recovery — all accessible from the Command Palette.

Features & Commands

• Repository Setup

  • Git Helper [Setup]: Initialize Repository (gitHelper.initRepo)
  • Git Helper [Setup]: Link Project to Remote (gitHelper.linkRemote)

• Staging & Committing

  • Git Helper [Commit]: Stage All Files (gitHelper.stageAll)
  • Git Helper [Commit]: Stage Specific File (gitHelper.stageFile)
  • Git Helper [Commit]: Commit Changes (gitHelper.commit)

• Push & Pull

  • Git Helper [Sync]: Push to Remote (gitHelper.push)
  • Git Helper [Sync]: Pull from Branch (gitHelper.pullBranch)
  • Git Helper [Sync]: Merge Branch (gitHelper.mergeBranch)

• Branch Management

  • Git Helper [Branch]: Create New Branch (gitHelper.newBranch)
  • Git Helper [Branch]: Switch Branch (gitHelper.switchBranch)
  • Git Helper [Branch]: Create Tag (gitHelper.tag)

• Recovery & Reset

  • Git Helper [Reset]: Revert Last Commit (gitHelper.revertLast)
  • Git Helper [Reset]: Reset Commits (Hard) (gitHelper.resetCommits)
  • Git Helper [Reset]: Reset Remote (gitHelper.resetRemote)
  • Git Helper [Reset ⚠️]: Force Reset Remote (Dangerous) (gitHelper.forceResetRemote)

• Stash & Logs

  • Git Helper [Stash]: Stash Changes (gitHelper.stash)
  • Git Helper [Stash]: Apply Stash (gitHelper.stashPop)
  • Git Helper [Info]: Show Status (gitHelper.status)
  • Git Helper [Info]: Show Log (gitHelper.log)

Usage

1. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P).
2. Search for Git Helper: <command>.
3. Select the desired action (e.g., Git Helper: Commit Changes).

Installation

• Install from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace (marketplace.visualstudio.com in Bing).
• Or install via VS Code:
  • Open Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X).
  • Search for Git Helper.
  • Click Install.

Notes

• Force Reset Remote is destructive — use only if you need to overwrite remote history.
• Commands are designed for small to mid‑sized teams who want quick Git actions without memorizing CLI syntax.

License

MIT License