Commitly helps you write clear, structured, and well-formatted Git commit messages directly in VS Code. It provides real-time validation, AI-powered suggestions, and optional fields for descriptions, ticket references, and co-authors. By ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices, Commitly
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
Commitly is a Visual Studio Code extension that streamlines your Git commit workflow. It provides an intuitive interface for crafting commit messages, enforces commit conventions, and helps you maintain a clean project history.
Features
Commit Message Editor: Easily compose and preview commit messages.
Conventional Commits Support: Enforce commit message standards for better automation and changelogs.
Quick Commit Actions: Stage, commit, and push changes directly from the editor.
History View: Browse recent commits and their details.
Customizable Templates: Use and manage commit message templates.
Requirements
Visual Studio Code v1.60.0 or higher
Git must be installed and available in your system PATH
Extension Settings
This extension contributes the following settings:
commitly.enable: Enable or disable Commitly.
commitly.commitTemplate: Set a default commit message template.