Git Commit Branch Finder

A powerful VS Code extension that instantly reveals which branch a commit belongs to. No more digging through git history!

Features

✨ Search by Commit Hash — Enter a commit SHA (full or partial) and instantly see all branches containing it

🔍 Search by Commit Message — Can't remember the hash? Search by commit message instead

📋 Clipboard Integration — Paste directly from clipboard with a single keyboard shortcut

🎯 Branch Organization — See local and remote branches clearly separated

⚡ Quick Copy — Copy branch names to clipboard with a single click

🌳 Multi-Branch Detection — Understand when commits exist on multiple branches (e.g., after merges)

Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
3. Search for "Git Commit Branch Finder"
4. Click Install

Usage

Method 1: Keyboard Shortcut (Fastest)

• Windows/Linux: Ctrl+ALT+B
• Mac: Cmd+Option+B
• Paste a commit hash from clipboard and get results instantly

Method 2: Command Palette

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac)
2. Type "Git: Find Branch for Commit"
3. Enter the commit hash or message
4. Results appear in a side panel

Method 3: From Selection

1. Select a commit hash in the editor
2. Press Ctrl+ALT+B / Cmd+Option+B
3. See branches instantly

Method 4: Status Bar

• Click the "Find Branch" button in the status bar (bottom right)
• Searches clipboard contents

Examples

Example 1: Search by Full Hash

Input: a1b2c3d4e5f6g7h8i9j0k1l2m3n4o5p6q7r8s9t0
Output: Shows all branches containing this commit

Example 2: Search by Short Hash

Input: a1b2c3d
Output: Works with partial hashes too!

Example 3: Search by Message

Input: "fix login bug"
Output: Finds commits with that message and shows their branches

Output Panel

When you search, the results appear in a beautiful side panel showing:

• ✓ Status — Whether the commit was found
• 📍 Commit Details — Full hash and message
• ⎇ Local Branches — Branches on your machine
• ☁ Remote Branches — Branches on remote repositories

Each branch is clickable to copy to clipboard.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Requirements

• VS Code 1.60+
• Git installed and available in PATH
• A git repository open in the workspace

Common Issues

"No workspace folder is open"

Solution: Open a folder containing your git repository

"git: command not found"

Solution: Install git or ensure it's in your system PATH

Commit not found

Reasons:

• Commit hash is incorrect
• Commit exists only in other local repositories
• Commit message search is too specific

Try:

• Double-check the hash
• Use a longer commit hash
• Try a simpler search term

Performance

The extension uses native git commands and caches results, making searches extremely fast even in large repositories.

Privacy

All processing happens locally on your machine. No data is sent anywhere.

License

MIT

Feedback & Contributions

Found a bug? Have a feature idea? Let me know!

Made with ❤️ for developers who love git 🚀