Claude Commit

Already using Claude Code? Get the commit message button you deserve – at no extra cost.

A VS Code extension that brings the ✨ sparkle button to your Git panel, powered by the Claude CLI you already have. Generate intelligent commit messages without paying for additional AI services.

Why Claude Commit?

You're already investing in Claude Code – whether it's Pro, Max ×5, or Max ×10. Why pay for Copilot or Cursor just for commit message generation? This extension leverages your existing Claude subscription to bring the same AI-powered commit message functionality directly to VS Code.

Zero additional cost. Zero complexity. Just works.

Features

• One-click commit message generation: The sparkle button ✨ you know and love, right in VS Code's Source Control panel
• Powered by your Claude CLI: Uses your existing Claude installation – no extra API keys or subscriptions needed
• Context-aware analysis: Understands your git diff to generate meaningful, conventional commit messages
• Bilingual support: Works in English and Ukrainian
• Flexible backend: Automatically uses Claude CLI, with API fallback option
• Seamless VS Code integration: Works directly with the built-in Git interface

Requirements

• VS Code 1.75.0 or higher
• Claude CLI installed and authenticated (comes with your Claude Code subscription)
• Git repository initialized in your workspace
• Internet connection for AI generation

Installation

1. Install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace
2. Ensure Claude CLI is installed and available in your system PATH
3. Open a project with a Git repository
4. Look for the sparkle ✨ button in your Source Control panel

That's it! No configuration needed if you're using Claude CLI.

How to Use

1. Make your code changes
2. Stage your changes (optional – works with unstaged changes too)
3. Click the sparkle ✨ button in the Source Control panel
4. Review the AI-generated commit message
5. Commit

No configuration, no setup wizards, no complexity.

Extension Settings

This extension keeps it simple with just a few optional settings:

• claude-commit.preferredMethod: Choose AI backend (auto, cli, or api) – defaults to auto
• claude-commit.apiKey: Your Anthropic API key (only needed if using API method)
• claude-commit.language: Interface language (en for English, ua for Ukrainian)

Configuration Examples

Using only Claude CLI

{
    "claude-commit.preferredMethod": "cli"
}

Using Anthropic API as fallback

{
    "claude-commit.preferredMethod": "auto",
    "claude-commit.apiKey": "your-api-key-here"
}

Ukrainian interface

{
    "claude-commit.language": "ua"
}

Troubleshooting

Claude CLI not found

If the extension can't find Claude CLI:

1. Check Claude is installed: Run in terminal:

   which claude
   

   This should show the path to Claude (e.g., /Users/you/.nvm/versions/node/v22.13.0/bin/claude)

2. Verify authentication: Ensure Claude CLI is authenticated:

   claude setup-token
   

3. Common issues:

   • NVM users: VS Code might not see NVM paths – restart VS Code after installing Claude
   • macOS: If using zsh, paths might differ between terminal and VS Code
   • Windows: Ensure Claude is in your system PATH

No commit message generated

1. Ensure you have changes in your repository (staged or unstaged)
2. Check that Claude CLI is properly authenticated
3. Try using API method as fallback:
   • Get API key from https://console.anthropic.com/
   • Add to settings: claude-commit.apiKey
   • Set claude-commit.preferredMethod to api

Extension not working

1. Check you're in a Git repository
2. Open Output panel (View → Output)
3. Look for error messages from the extension
4. Try generating a commit message manually via Command Palette:
   • Press Cmd+Shift+P (or Ctrl+Shift+P)
   • Type "Claude Commit: Generate"

Privacy & Security

• Your code changes are processed through Claude CLI or Anthropic API
• No data is stored or transmitted by this extension beyond what Claude requires
• Authentication is handled by your existing Claude CLI setup or API key
• Code is only sent to Claude's servers through your authenticated session

Examples

Generated commit messages follow conventional commits format:

feat(auth): added Google OAuth provider
fix(api): fixed validation error in user endpoint
refactor(store): optimized cart state management
docs(readme): updated installation instructions

Contributing

Found a bug or have a feature request? Please open an issue on our GitHub repository.

Author

Created by Zakharii Melnyk

• GitHub: @uaoa
• LinkedIn: undef-zakhar

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Stop paying twice for AI commit messages. You've got Claude Code – now get the commit button. ✨