Git Peel
A Visual Studio Code extension that allows you to browse and restore files to previous git commits directly from the editor.
Features
Git Peel provides a quick way to explore the commit history of the currently active file and restore it to any previous state.
Key Features:
- Quick Commit History: Browse all commits that affected the current file
- Live Preview: Preview file content at any commit without leaving your editor
- One-Click Restore: Restore the file to any previous commit with confirmation
- Smart Integration: Works seamlessly with your existing git workflow
How it Works:
- Open any file in your git repository
- Run the "Show Git History (Git Peel)" command (or use the command palette)
- Browse through the commit history with commit messages and dates
- Preview file content at any commit by selecting it
- Restore to any commit with a single click and confirmation
Requirements
- Visual Studio Code
- A git repository with the file you want to explore
- Git must be installed and accessible from the command line
Usage
Command Palette
- Open the Command Palette (
Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P)
- Type "Git Peel" or "Show Git History"
- Select "Show Git History (Git Peel)"
Keyboard Shortcut
You can assign a custom keyboard shortcut to the git-peel.showHistory command in your VS Code keybindings.
Extension Settings
This extension does not currently add any VS Code settings.
Known Issues
- Currently only works with files that have been tracked by git
- Large commit histories may take a moment to load
- File restoration is permanent - make sure to confirm before restoring
Release Notes
0.0.1
- Initial release of Git Peel
- Basic commit history browsing
- File preview functionality
- One-click restore with confirmation
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
License
This extension is licensed under the MIT License.
Enjoy!
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