Safely restore GitHub branches from VS Code. Quickly roll back any branch to a specific commit with the Git Restore Branch command—without losing your work. Perfect for learning Git or fixing mistakes with confidence.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
⚡ Worried about breaking your GitHub branch?
Learning Git and afraid of messing up your repository? This extension helps you safely restore branches to a specific commit without losing your work.
With the Command Palette action Git Restore Branch, you can:
Restore a remote branch to any commit.
Experiment without fear—since you can always roll back.
Learn Git commands in a practical and risk-free way.
Perfect for both beginners learning Git and developers who need a quick restore tool inside VS Code.
NOTE: You can open the Command Palette by pressing Ctrl + Alt + P
👉 Safely restore GitHub branches from VS Code.
Quickly roll back any branch to a specific commit with the Git Restore Branch command—without losing your work.
✨ Features
Command Git Restore Branch to reset and force-push a branch to a specific commit.
Backup and restore your current Git state for extra safety.
⚙️ Requirements
VS Code 1.80 or later
A Git-enabled workspace
🚀 Usage
Open a workspace with Git initialized.
Run Git Restore Branch from the Command Palette.
Enter the target commit hash.
Validate the branch status in GitHub if needed.
Choose whether to restore your previous Git state when prompted.
📸 Example
Run the command:
Enter the desired commit hash:
Before answering the confirmation question, you can check your remote GitHub repository to ensure the branch looks correct:
Select Yes if you want to restore your Git state to what it was before running the command. Otherwise, select No:
After confirming, your remote GitHub repository will be restored to its previous state:
