CommiTect

Automatically analyzes your code changes on file save and suggests a clear, professional commit name (Bug Fix, Feature, Refactor, Docs, Tests) using an external backend API.

Screenshots

Real-time notification appears after saving a file

Features

Automatic Intent Detection

• Analyzes git diffs in real-time as you save files
• Predicts commit type: Bug Fix, Feature, Refactor, Risky Commit, or Documentation

Smart & Fast

• Debounced saves prevent excessive API calls
• Automatically skips binary files and ignored directories
• Works only in git repositories with tracked files

Requirements

• Visual Studio 2022 (version 17.0 or higher)
• .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher
• Git repository (extension only works in git repos)
• Backend API endpoint running (configurable)

Troubleshooting

No notifications appearing?

• Make sure you're in a git repository
• Check that the file has tracked changes

API connection failed?

• Verify the backend service is running
• Check API URL in Tools > Options
• Test the endpoint manually

Extension not loading?

• Check Visual Studio output window for errors
• Verify Visual Studio version is 2022 (17.0+)
• Try resetting the experimental instance: devenv /ResetSettings Exp

Known Limitations

• Only works in git repositories
• Requires a running backend API
• Binary files are excluded
• Large diffs (>5MB) are skipped
• Untracked files are ignored

Support

• Report issues: GitHub Issues
• Source code: GitHub Repository

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details