WL Git Helper

Git workflow automation for WL projects. Branch naming, smart commits, and merge flow - all in one click.

Features

1. Create Branch (Cmd+Shift+B)

Follows WL naming convention automatically.

Feature/UserProfile
Support/WLS-1234
Bugfix/LoginIssue
Hotfix/CriticalFix

2. Smart Commit (Cmd+Shift+G)

Auto-generates commit message prefix based on branch.

[UserProfile] Add new feature
[Support] WLS-1234 fix bug
[Bugfix] Resolve login issue

3. Quick Merge

Follows WL workflow: Feature → staging → demo → production

• Auto-suggests next merge target
• Handles conflicts gracefully
• Option to continue merging through the pipeline

4. Switch Branch (Cmd+Shift+S)

Organized branch picker with categories:

• Main Branches (staging, demo, production)
• Feature Branches
• Support / Bugfix
• Other

5. Sync Branch

Pull + Push in one command. Handles upstream setup automatically.

6. View History

Browse recent commits with quick actions:

• Copy commit hash
• View commit details

7. Stash Commands

Quick stash and pop with optional messages.

Commands

WL Git Workflow

Feature/Something
       │
       ▼
    staging ──────► demo ──────► production
       │              │              │
    (develop)     (testing)     (live)

Branch Naming

Commit Message Format

[BranchDescription] What you did

Examples:
[UserProfile] Add avatar upload
[Support] WLS-1234 fix export bug
[Bugfix] Resolve null pointer exception

Settings

{
  "wl-git.branchPrefixes": ["Feature", "Support", "Bugfix", "Hotfix", "Test"],
  "wl-git.mainBranches": ["staging", "demo", "production"],
  "wl-git.defaultTargetBranch": "staging"
}

Pro Tips

• Status bar shows current branch - click to switch
• Smart Commit suggests templates based on branch type
• Quick Merge auto-suggests next target in workflow
• Uncommitted changes? Extension handles stashing for you

Requirements

• VS Code 1.85+
• Git installed and in PATH
• Project with .git directory

Changelog

v1.0.1

• New git branch icon

v1.0.0

• Initial release
• Create Branch with naming convention
• Smart Commit with message templates
• Quick Merge following workflow
• Switch Branch with categories
• Sync Branch (Pull + Push)
• View History with actions
• Stash Commands
• Status bar branch indicator

Made with coffee by @rithytep