A VS Code extension that keeps you updated with the latest remote Git commits without pulling them automatically. Perfect for staying in sync with your team while working on your local branch.
🚀 Features
🔔 Smart Notifications
Automatic Detection: Checks for new remote commits periodically (default: every 30 seconds).
Detailed Alerts: persistent notifications show commit hash, message, author, and full date/time.
Multiple Commits: Handles multiple unpulled commits, listing up to 3 details in the notification.
📊 Status Bar Indicator
Visual Warning: Displays a yellow warning indicator in the status bar when your local branch is behind.
Committer Names: Shows exactly who pushed the changes (e.g., $(cloud-download) Remote: John Doe, Jane Smith).
Quick Access: Click the indicator to view full commit details.
Auto-Hide: Automatically disappears when you pull the changes and are back in sync.
🛡️ Safe & Non-Intrusive
No Auto-Pulling: Uses git fetch to update remote tracking branches safely without merging or modifying your working directory.
Logging: Comprehensive logs available in the "Git Last Commit - Logs" output channel for troubleshooting.
⚙️ Configuration
You can customize the check interval in your VS Code settings:
gitLastCommit.checkInterval: Interval in seconds to check for specific remote commits.
Default: 30 seconds.
🎮 Commands
Git: Show Remote Commit Details (gitLastCommit.showRemoteDetails): Manually check and display information about the latest remote commit.
Git: Start Checking for Remote Commits (gitLastCommit.startChecking): Manually start the periodic background check (Auto-starts by default).
Git: Stop Checking for Remote Commits (gitLastCommit.stopChecking): Stop the background check.
📝 Usage
Open a project with a Git repository.
The extension automatically starts checking for remote changes.
If a teammate pushes code to the remote branch you are working on:
A Notification appears with the commit details.
A Status Bar item appears showing the committer's name.
Perform a git pull in your terminal or via VS Code to sync.
The notification stops appearing and the status bar item hides.
🔧 troubleshooting
If notifications aren't appearing:
Open the Output panel (Ctrl+Shift+U).
Select "Git Last Commit - Logs" from the dropdown.
Check for any error messages or connection issues.
